heir

The word “heir” has 1 syllable: heir

It's pronounced as /er/

What is synonym and antonym for heir?

In the thesaurus, “heir” has 19 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for heir along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for heir

assignee
beneficiary
claimant
coheir
coheiress
descendant
devisee
grantee
heir apparent
heir at law
heiress
heritor
inheritor
legatee
next in line
representative
scion
succeeder
successor

Antonyms for heir

heiress

Meanings of heir

noun
1. Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
2. One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
3. A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.
verb
1. To inherit.

Example Sentences

The prince was the rightful heir to the throne.
She became the sole heir to her grandfather’s estate.
The businessman named his daughter as his heir.
Everyone knew the young nobleman was the family’s heir.
The king searched for a suitable heir to continue the royal line.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heir, such as: assignee, beneficiary, claimant, coheir, coheiress, descendant, devisee.

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