Stead

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛd/

Stead (noun)

  1. The position or role of someone or something that is replaced.
  2. Help or benefit that someone receives from something.

Examples

  • She attended the meeting in his stead.
  • He cooked dinner in her stead.

Common collocations: in someone's stead, stand in good stead, serve in good stead

Synonyms of Stead

Neutral

Antonyms of Stead

  • when referring to removing from a place