Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in good stead

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.19 in modern English

Syllables
in- -good stead
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In a positive state or position.

Example Sentences

Phrases

stand in good stead good standing

Frequently Paired Words

good standing

Questions

What does in good stead mean?
In a positive state or position.

How to pronounce in good stead

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