stand in good stead en · VERB
Meanings
- (of something, transitive) To come in handy for someone in the future; to stand ready for future gainful use.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stood in good stead | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| stood in good stead | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| standing in good stead | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| stands in good stead | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |