Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for stead

stead

noun as in place of another

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"It's held him in good stead over the last couple of years," Greenberg told SEN radio of playing golf.

Read more on Barron's

A few bubbles rise to the surface in his stead.

Read more on Literature

However, she did represent Wales at this summer’s Euros - experience which clearly stood her in good stead on this stage.

Read more on BBC

Former pro footballer and now pundit and presenter, Scott said her sporting career will put in good stead for the show's infamous trials.

Read more on BBC

Wealthy Americans are helping keep swaths of the economy in good stead as they continue to buy first-class plane tickets and high-end sneakers, while more Americans are clipping coupons and cutting back on nonessentials.

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement