stead

(n) the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
- can you go in my stead?
- took his place
- in lieu of
lieu, place, position,

lieu place position

steak steal steam

stem step stet stew

steak steal steam steed steel Steen steep steer stein stela stele stent steps stern

steadfast steadfastly steadfastness steadied steadily steadiness steady steady down steady-going steadying steady state theory