stead Synonyms & Antonyms
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Stead as a Noun
The position or function (of someone or something), as taken on by a successor.
A place as it relates to a role, service, or ability; capacity.
A relational or circumstantial position; standing.
A place as it relates to situation, circumstance, or status; condition.
A place, or spot, in general; location.
A place where a person normally rests; a seat.
An inhabited place; a settlement, city, town etc.
An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm; a homestead.
The frame on which a bed is laid; a bedstead.
One's partner in a romantic relationship.
A place, or spot, in general.
An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm.
(in phrases) The position or function (of someone or something), as taken on by a successor.
An emotional or circumstantial "place" having specified advantages, qualities etc. (now only in phrases).
Stead as a Verb
To help, support, benefit or assist; to be helpful.
To fill the stead or place of something.
To help, support, benefit or assist; to be helpful or noteful.
To fill stead or place of.
Word Forms & Grammar
stead (plural steads)
stead (third-person singular simple present steads, present participle steading, simple past and past participle steaded)
Words That Rhyme With Stead
Origin of Stead
Origin 1: From Middle English sted, stede (noun) and steden (verb), from Old English stede, from Proto-Germanic *stadiz (“place”), from Proto-Indo-European *stéh₂tis (“standing, location”). Doublet of stad.
Origin 2: Clipping of steady.
Stead: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /stɛd/ |
| Meaning | The position or function (of someone or something), as taken on by a successor |
| Plural | steads |
| Verb forms | steads, steading, steaded |
Quick Answers About Stead
Is stead a noun or a verb?
Stead is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of stead?
The plural of stead is steads.
What is the past tense of stead?
The past tense of stead is steaded. The present participle is steading.