English Explanatory Dictionary

in one's stead

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In place of someone or something.
  2. As a successor to someone or something.
  3. Instead of or rather than someone or something.
  4. As a person's deputy or representative.
  5. As replacement for someone or something in a physical place.

Pronunciation

/ɪn wʌns ˈstɛd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-in one's stead.wav

Word forms

in one's stead in the stead of (one)

Etymology

From Middle English in ones stede, equivalent to in + one’s + stead (“function or position of someone or something, as taken on by a successor; (obsolete) place, spot”).

Synonyms

in lieu of

Related words

in good stead
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