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Meaning of Root Word "stead"

Noun:

1. A place or position occupied by a person or thing.

Example sentence: The cat found its stead on the soft cushion.

2. The purpose or function of someone or something.

Example sentence: Her stead in the company is to handle customer complaints.

3. Support or assistance provided to someone.

Example sentence: The team worked in stead of their injured teammate.

Verb:

1. To take the place of someone or something.

Example sentence: The temporary employee will stead the regular receptionist for a week.

Adjective:

1. Steady; firm and unwavering.

Example sentence: Despite the storm, he maintained a stead gaze on the horizon.

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