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STEAD

(noun, verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Stead.

How to pronounce stead:

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Stead - as a noun

The post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

Example: "Can you go in my stead?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lieu4place9position10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
function13office14part6role4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stead - as a verb

To help, support, benefit or assist; to be helpful or noteful.

To fill stead or place of.

Example Sentences

"He worked diligently to secure a place in his father's stead."
"She stepped forward to take her sister's stead as the leader."
"I will take care of your plants in your stead while you are away."
"He was chosen to represent his team in the championship game in his friend's stead."
"The manager appointed a new supervisor to take the previous one's stead."
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Word Game Points

Is STEAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stead is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STEAD has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is STEAD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stead is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STEAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is STEAD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stead is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STEAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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