How to pronounce "heir" and what is the meaning of "heir"?
heir
noun
How to pronounce heir?
The word heir sounds like heir
/ɜr/
What is the definition of heir?
nouna person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
nouna person who inherits some title or office
What is the definition of the word "heir"?
- An heir is a person who inherits or is entitled to inherit the property or title of another, usually a deceased relative.
What is the origin of the word "heir"?
- The word "heir" originated from the Middle English word "eir", which came from the Old French word "eir", ultimately derived from the Latin word "heres" meaning "heir or heiress".
What is the plural form of the word "heir"?
- The plural form of "heir" is "heirs".
What is a synonym for the word "heir"?
- A synonym for "heir" is "successor".
What is an antonym for the word "heir"?
- An antonym for "heir" is "ancestor".
How is the word "heir" used in a sentence?
- She is the rightful heir to the family fortune.
- The prince is the heir to the throne.
- The lawyer informed him that he was the sole heir to his wealthy uncle's estate.
What are related words to the word "heir"?
- Inherit, inheritance, bequest, successor, legacy, devisee
Is the word "heir" a noun or a verb?
- The word "heir" is a noun.
Is the word "heir" countable or uncountable?
- The word "heir" is countable.
What is the opposite gender of "heir"?
- There is no specific opposite gender of the word "heir". It can be used for both males and females.
