Heir

Quick meaning: Heir is a noun meaning Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.

Meaning

Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.

More Meanings

1. One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
2. A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.
3. (ambitransitive) To inherit.

Example Sentences

I am my father's heir and only son.

My brother is the heir to our childhood house and yet has no interest in it.

As the heir to the British throne, the Prince of Wales is a very public figure.

Now, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, William, 40, is the Prince of Wales and the heir to the British throne.

Word Forms

• heirs
• heire
• heiring
• heired

Synonyms for heir

Depending on context, synonyms include beneficiary, inheritor, aftercomer, succeeder, successor, successour.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inheritor, heritor, successor, inherit, heiress, heritage.

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