stead

[ sted ]

/ stɛd /

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noun

the place of a person or thing as occupied by a successor or substitute: The nephew of the queen came in her stead.

Obsolete. a place or locality.

verb (used with object)

to be of service, advantage, or avail to.

Idioms for stead

stand in good stead, to be useful to, especially in a critical situation: Your experience will stand you in good stead.

Origin of stead

before 900; (noun) Middle English, Old English stede; cognate with German Stätte place; akin to German Stadt,Old Norse stathr,Gothic staths,Greek stásis (see stasis); (v.) Middle English steden, derivative of the noun

Words nearby stead

St. Cyr-l'École, STD, STD code, St. Denis, Ste., stead, steadfast, Steadicam, steading, steady, steady as a rock

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Example sentences from the Web for stead

Although Texas has been mediocre for much of the 2010s, the Sooners have emphatically, undeniably carried the conference torch in their stead.
The Big 12 Can’t Rely On Texas And Oklahoma This Year|Josh Planos|October 7, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
When Adele won Best Solo Pop Performance, Sediuk stormed the stage, attempting to accept the award in Adele's stead.
An Analysis of Vitalii Sediuk’s Pranks (He’s the Guy Who Touched Brad Pitt)|Amy Zimmerman|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rather than saying a prayer, he asked those with ears to hear to say a prayer in his stead.
Love Versus the ‘Liberal Gulag’|James Poulos|April 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In his stead today is Mohamed Morsi, a member of a party whose slogan is “Islam is the solution.”
Plague or Plenty? New Report Envisions the World in 2030|Eli Lake|December 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST

In the world of endless second chances, he will have to revive that plan or offer another one in its stead.
Ryan Budget Plan Sounds Good But Lacks Substance|Zachary Karabell|August 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But hopefully we'll reach acceptance of the players in her stead, and eventually the tour will thrive once again.
After a Stunning Loss at the French Open, Tennis Star Serena Williams Is No Longer Queen|Lindsay Sakraida|June 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Oh that we had the traitor who has dragged this gallant young officer to death, so that he might suffer in his stead!
The Story of American History|Albert F. Blaisdell
I fear it will be long ere you see your good gold in the stead of your dirty paper, even though I gave you an order on the tolls.
The Caged Lion|Charlotte M. Yonge
I got a lot of friends there that maybe don't take it in why I'm here 'stead of with my regiment, with the old man.
Stories That End Well|Octave Thanet
Our supply of the last-named did not last long, and several of the party used strips of hoop-iron in their stead.
The Home of the Blizzard|Douglas Mawson
And to crown the little girl's troubles her dear mayor was retired to private life and a Democrat ruled in his stead.
A Little Girl in Old New York|Amanda Millie Douglas

British Dictionary definitions for stead (1 of 2)

stead

/ (stɛd) /

noun

(preceded by in) rare the place, function, or position that should be taken by anotherto come in someone's stead

stand someone in good stead to be useful or of good service to (someone)

verb

(tr) archaic to help or benefit

Word Origin for stead

Old English stede; related to Old Norse stathr place, Old High German stat place, Latin statiō a standing, statim immediately

British Dictionary definitions for stead (2 of 2)

Stead

/ (stɛd) /

noun

Christina (Ellen). 1902–83, Australian novelist. Her works include Seven Poor Men of Sydney (1934), The Man who Loved Children (1940), and Cotters' England (1966)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with stead

stead

see in someone's shoes (stead); stand in good stead. Also see under instead.

单词	stead
释义	stead [ sted ] / stɛd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR stead ON THESAURUS.COM noun the place of a person or thing as occupied by a successor or substitute: The nephew of the queen came in her stead. Obsolete. a place or locality. verb (used with object) to be of service, advantage, or avail to. Idioms for stead stand in good stead, to be useful to, especially in a critical situation: Your experience will stand you in good stead. Origin of stead before 900; (noun) Middle English, Old English stede; cognate with German Stätte place; akin to German Stadt,Old Norse stathr,Gothic staths,Greek stásis (see stasis); (v.) Middle English steden, derivative of the noun Words nearby stead St. Cyr-l'École, STD, STD code, St. Denis, Ste., stead, steadfast, Steadicam, steading, steady, steady as a rock Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for stead Although Texas has been mediocre for much of the 2010s, the Sooners have emphatically, undeniably carried the conference torch in their stead. The Big 12 Can’t Rely On Texas And Oklahoma This Year\|Josh Planos\|October 7, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight When Adele won Best Solo Pop Performance, Sediuk stormed the stage, attempting to accept the award in Adele's stead. An Analysis of Vitalii Sediuk’s Pranks (He’s the Guy Who Touched Brad Pitt)\|Amy Zimmerman\|May 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Rather than saying a prayer, he asked those with ears to hear to say a prayer in his stead. Love Versus the ‘Liberal Gulag’\|James Poulos\|April 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In his stead today is Mohamed Morsi, a member of a party whose slogan is “Islam is the solution.” Plague or Plenty? New Report Envisions the World in 2030\|Eli Lake\|December 11, 2012\|DAILY BEAST In the world of endless second chances, he will have to revive that plan or offer another one in its stead. Ryan Budget Plan Sounds Good But Lacks Substance\|Zachary Karabell\|August 13, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But hopefully we'll reach acceptance of the players in her stead, and eventually the tour will thrive once again. After a Stunning Loss at the French Open, Tennis Star Serena Williams Is No Longer Queen\|Lindsay Sakraida\|June 1, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Oh that we had the traitor who has dragged this gallant young officer to death, so that he might suffer in his stead! The Story of American History\|Albert F. Blaisdell I fear it will be long ere you see your good gold in the stead of your dirty paper, even though I gave you an order on the tolls. The Caged Lion\|Charlotte M. Yonge I got a lot of friends there that maybe don't take it in why I'm here 'stead of with my regiment, with the old man. Stories That End Well\|Octave Thanet Our supply of the last-named did not last long, and several of the party used strips of hoop-iron in their stead. The Home of the Blizzard\|Douglas Mawson And to crown the little girl's troubles her dear mayor was retired to private life and a Democrat ruled in his stead. A Little Girl in Old New York\|Amanda Millie Douglas British Dictionary definitions for stead (1 of 2) stead / (stɛd) / noun (preceded by in) rare the place, function, or position that should be taken by anotherto come in someone's stead stand someone in good stead to be useful or of good service to (someone) verb (tr) archaic to help or benefit Word Origin for stead Old English stede; related to Old Norse stathr place, Old High German stat place, Latin statiō a standing, statim immediately British Dictionary definitions for stead (2 of 2) Stead / (stɛd) / noun Christina (Ellen). 1902–83, Australian novelist. Her works include Seven Poor Men of Sydney (1934), The Man who Loved Children (1940), and Cotters' England (1966) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with stead stead see in someone's shoes (stead); stand in good stead. Also see under instead. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to stead standing, status, slot, footing, state, station, role, place, position
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stead

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British Dictionary definitions for stead (1 of 2)

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