in someone's/something's stead

: some person : somebody

: some indeterminate or unspecified thing

: some indeterminate amount more than a specified number

: a person or thing of consequence

: in some degree : somewhat

used as an intensive giving adverbial force to an adjective

: locality, place

: advantage

: the office, place, or function ordinarily occupied or carried out by someone or something else

: to be of avail to : help