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heir

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of heir

a person who has the right to inherit property

upon his death, Mr. Parkworth's property was divided evenly among his heirs, four sons and three daughters

Synonyms of heir

heir at law, inheritor, legatee

Words Related to heir

heir apparent, representative, succeeder, successor

coheir, coheiress, heiress

assignee, beneficiary, devisee, grantee

descendant (also descendent), scion

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