Heir
Definition
(noun) A person entitled to inherit property or title
Examples
“The young prince was the heir to the vast kingdom.”
“She's the sole heir to the farm.”
“By noon, the heir had signed the papers in Boston.”
“My aunt thinks I'm heir to her ring box.”
“The heirs split the money after the reading.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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