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heir apparent

The phrase “heir apparent” has 4 syllables: heir ap-par-ent

It's pronounced as /er əˈpɛrənt/

What is synonym and antonym for heir apparent?

In the thesaurus, “heir apparent” has 20 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for heir apparent

  • apparent heir
  • assignee
  • beneficiary
  • claimant
  • coheir
  • coheiress
  • crown prince
  • descendant
  • devisee
  • grantee
  • heir
  • heir at law
  • heir expectant
  • heiress
  • inheritor
  • legatee
  • representative
  • scion
  • succeeder
  • successor

Antonyms for heir apparent

  • commoner
  • disinherited person
  • noninheritor
  • outsider
  • predecessor
  • rival
  • successor unlikely

Meanings of heir apparent

  • noun
    1. (usually monarchy) Someone who will definitely inherit if surviving the one whose property is to be inherited.

Example Sentences

  • The eldest prince was considered the heir apparent to the throne.
  • Many believed she was the heir apparent to lead the company.
  • The general was viewed as the political heir apparent to the president.
  • Everyone expected the heir apparent to assume power eventually.
  • The young executive quickly became the heir apparent within the organization.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heir apparent, such as: apparent heir, assignee, beneficiary, claimant, coheir, coheiress, commoner.

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Related Words

scion

legatee

descendant

heir

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