
Stead
Substitution Focus
Stead usually denotes replacement or substitution within specific roles or positions.

He will act in my stead during the negotiations.
Not Physical Space
'Stead' refers to a function or duty, not a physical location.

I can't attend, so my assistant will go in my stead.
Formal Context
'Stead' is more often used in formal or literary contexts than in casual conversation.

The vice-president will preside in the president’s stead.
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