stead
intermediateB1/stɛd/ · stead
A place or position, especially used in the phrase 'in stead of', meaning in place of something.
Meanings
A place or position, especially used in the phrase 'in stead of', meaning in place of something.
ایک جگہ یا مقام، خاص طور پر 'کی جگہ' کے جملے میں استعمال ہوتا ہے، جس کا مطلب ہے کسی چیز کی جگہ پر.
جگہ
jagah
Common Collocations
- in stead of
- in someone's stead
- take someone's stead
Example Sentences
She went to the meeting in his stead.
وہ اس کی جگہ میٹنگ میں گئی.
Woh is ki jagah meeting mein gayi.
In his stead, I will present the report.
اس کی جگہ، میں رپورٹ پیش کروں گا.
Is ki jagah, main report pesh karun ga.
They used a substitute in stead of the original.
انہوں نے اصل کے بجائے ایک متبادل استعمال کیا.
Unhon ne asal ke bajaye ek mutabadil istemal kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'stead' as a place where you 'stand'.
Imagine a beautiful landscape where you take your stand.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "stede" — place, position
First known use: 15th century
The word 'stead' has its roots in Old English, where it was used to denote a place or a location. Over centuries, it has evolved to refer to being in place of someone or something.