heir

noun
UK: /heər/
US: /er/

  1. A person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from someone who has died.

    1. She is the heir to a large fortune, she will be rich. [ ] [ ]
    2. As the sole heir to the throne, Prince William has significant responsibilities awaiting him. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who continues the work or has qualities similar to someone who lived before.

    1. He is the heir to his father's business and his name. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is considered the heir to the famous scientist, carrying on his legacy of innovation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

successor beneficiary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heir" in English means: A person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from someone who has died., Someone who continues the work or has qualities similar to someone who lived before..

The phonetic transcription of "heir" is /heər/ in British English and /er/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heir": successor, beneficiary.

Example usage of "heir": "She is the heir to a large fortune, she will be rich.". More examples on the page.