stead
/stɛd/
noun
- The place or role of someone or something, especially in the phrase 'in someone's stead' meaning instead of them.
- She accepted the award in her brother's stead because he was ill.
- A substitute teacher took the class in the regular teacher's stead.
- The vice president spoke in the president's stead at the ceremony.
- Advantage or benefit, used mainly in the phrase 'stand someone in good stead' meaning to be useful or helpful.
- Learning a second language will stand you in good stead in your career.
- His experience in sales stood him in good stead when he started his own business.
- Good study habits will stand students in good stead during exams.