This is the 226th most frequent Swedish word.
stod
Support.
In this sentence, 'stöd' means 'support' and it refers to emotional or psychological help provided by someone else.
Jag kände mig ensam, så jag sökte stöd hos mina vänner.
I felt lonely, so I sought support from my friends.
Here, 'stod' is the past tense of the verb 'stå', meaning 'to stand'. It describes the action of standing.
Han stod vid dörren och väntade.
He stood by the door and waited.
In this example, 'stöd' again means 'support', but it is specifically practical or monetary aid.