heir

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is expected to inherit property, title, or position after the current holder dies.

  - "John is the heir to the throne."
  - "Sarah's father named her as his heir in his will."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛəɹ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

beneficiary , inheritor , inheritor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with heir
repairs , stares , chairs , cares

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. hear (English) : to listen
   

2. hair (English) : the growing part on the head of an animal or human
   

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Variants

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heir , heirless , heirs , heirship , heirships , heired , heiring , heir apparent , heirs apparent , heir at law , heirs at law , heir presumptive , heirs presumptive , co-heir , co-heirs , coheir , coheirs

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Forms

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heirs, heiring, heirship

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Etymology

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Old English 'herian' meaning 'to inherit'.

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Trivia

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1. The eldest son was traditionally the heir in many cultures, but this is not always the case today.

2. In some countries, women were not allowed to be heirs until relatively recently.

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Related Concepts

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1. inheritance: The property or assets that are passed down to an heir.

2. succession: The process by which one person takes over the position or responsibilities of another.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the heir is considered to have a special role and responsibility. They may be expected to uphold the family name and traditions, and may receive training to prepare them for their future position.

How to Memorize "heir"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an heir sitting on a throne, wearing a crown and holding a scepter.
   - Visualize a family gathering around a table, passing down heirlooms to the next generation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heir' with the idea of inheritance and responsibility.
   - Think of the word 'successor' as a synonym for 'heir'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Heir' stands for 'Having Everything Inherited Rightly' to remember the definition.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'heir' to help remember its meaning.

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