heir — a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɛr/
Korean meaning: 상속인, 후계자
Korean pronunciation: **에어**
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's dog became the heir to his entire fortune
- She discovered she was the heir to a chocolate factory
- The lazy prince was a terrible heir who only cared about video games
heir
NOUN//ɛr//
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
The young prince is the heir to the throne.
The rightful heir will take the chair — the crown will pass with royal care.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'heir' (also 'heire'), which derives from Latin 'heres' meaning 'inheritor' or 'one who inherits'. The word entered English through Norman French after the 1066 conquest.
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📝Examples
“The billionaire's dog became the heir to his entire fortune”
“She discovered she was the heir to a chocolate factory”
“The lazy prince was a terrible heir who only cared about video games”
“As the eldest son, he was considered the natural heir”
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