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Stead

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Substitution FocusPlay
Stead usually denotes replacement or substitution within specific roles or positions. SlideHe will act in my stead during the negotiations.
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Not Physical SpacePlay
'Stead' refers to a function or duty, not a physical location. SlideI can't attend, so my assistant will go in my stead.
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Formal ContextPlay
'Stead' is more often used in formal or literary contexts than in casual conversation. SlideThe vice-president will preside in the president’s stead.