Heir has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
"After her grandmother passed away, the family gathered to confirm that their young son was indeed the legal heir to the entire fortune."
2
a person who inherits some title or office
"The duke's eldest son was crowned heir to his father's throne after years of rigorous training in court protocols."
3
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
"As the sole heir to his grandmother's estate, Mark received the deed to her historic house yesterday."
Verb
1
To inherit.
"She waited patiently for her grandfather to pass so she could finally become his heir and receive the family estate."
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