n. A place; place in general.n. Place or room which another had or might have: preceded by in: as, David died, and Solomon reigned in his stead. Hence instead.n. Space of time; while; moment.n. The frame on which a bed is laid: now rarely used except in the compound bedstead.n. A steading.n. Position or situation of affairs; state; condition; plight.n. Assistance; service; use; benefit; advantage; avail: usually in the phrases to stand in stead, to do stead (to render service).To place; put; set.To place or put in a position of danger, difficulty, hardship, or the like; press; bestead.With up: to replace; fill.To avail; assist; benefit; serve; bo of service, advantage, or use to.To stop; stay.