Stead

/stɛd/ noun verb

A place, or spot, in general.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A place, or spot, in general.
  2. (noun) A place where a person normally rests; a seat.
  3. (noun) An inhabited place; a settlement, city, town etc.
  4. (noun) An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm.
  5. (noun) The frame on which a bed is laid; a bedstead.
  6. (noun) (in phrases) The position or function (of someone or something), as taken on by a successor.
  7. (noun) An emotional or circumstantial "place" having specified advantages, qualities etc. (now only in phrases).
  8. (verb) To help, support, benefit or assist; to be helpful or noteful.
  9. (verb) To fill stead or place of.
  10. (noun) One's partner in a romantic relationship.

Letter breakdown

  • Stead contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 6.

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What does Stead mean?

A place, or spot, in general.

What are the anagrams of Stead?

Valid anagrams: dates, sated.

How many letters are in Stead?

Stead has 5 letters.

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