Synonyms of stead

stead

noun

ˈsted 

as in advantage

the more favorable condition or position in a competition

a summer internship will stand you in good stead when applying to college

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advantage
• edge
• jump
• opportunity
• odds
• vantage
• start
• whip hand
• better
• high ground
• drop
• inside track
• upper hand
• privilege
• pull
• bulge
• lead
• margin
• coign of vantage
• superiority
• ascendency
• ascendancy
• allowance
• catbird seat
• benefit
• dominance
• head start
• prerogative
• precedence
• supremacy
• mastery
• transcendence
• seniority
• predominance
• leg up
• preference
• foothold
• transcendency
• command
• windfall
• break
• godsend
• blessing
• felicity
• manna
• boon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disadvantage
• penalty
• liability
• strike
• minus
• drawback
• detriment
• handicap
• failing
• imbalance
• disability
• inequality
• let
• disparity
• impairment
• shortcoming
• interference
• stop
• check
• bar
• obstacle
• hindrance
• stranglehold
• embarrassment
• impediment
• obstruction
• catch
• hitch
• rub
• hurdle
• unevenness
• setback
• shackle
• lurch
• clog
• trammel
• crimp
• manacle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stead

The former Burnley manager tried to give the side a different dimension this season, initially playing Dwight McNeil behind the striker in Doucoure’s stead, but has accepted in recent weeks that the experiment needed to end. —Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024

The Jets recalled former first-rounder Brad Lambert in his stead on Tuesday after retroactively placing the Dane on injured reserve. —Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 17 Dec. 2024

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is serving as interim leader in Yoon’s stead. —Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 16 Dec. 2024

In its stead came (loud) doubts, with Birdman, Master P, Nicki Minaj, and others openly questioning the snub of hometown hero Lil Wayne. —Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024

Phrases Containing stead

• to stand one in good stead