- the place of a person or thing as occupied by a successor or substitute: The nephew of the queen came in her stead.
- a place or locality.
- to be of service, advantage, or avail to.
- to be useful to, especially in a critical situation: Your experience will stand you in good stead.
- the place, function, or position that should be taken by another
- to be useful or of good service to (someone)
- to help or benefit
- Christina (Ellen). 1902–83, Australian novelist. Her works include Seven Poor Men of Sydney (1934), The Man who Loved Children (1940), and Cotters' England (1966)
