STEAD


Meaning of STEAD in English

■ noun the place or role that someone or something should have or fill: she was appointed in his ~.

Phrases

stand someone in good ~ be advantageous to someone over time or in the future.

Origin

OE stede 'place', of Gmc origin.

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