heir
Translation
heir, successor
Examples
He is the heir to a large fortune.
He is the heir to a large fortune.
She was the sole heir to the throne.
She was the sole heir to the throne.
Grammar Patterns
((an heir)) ((to sth.)) a person who will legally receive (sth.) He is the heir to a large fortune.
Similar Words
Synonyms: successor, beneficiary; Antonyms: predecessor
Etymology
From Old French 'oir', from Latin 'heres' (heir). The 'h' was added in English based on the Latin spelling.
Memory Tips
Pronounced like 'air'. Picture an heir floating on air after inheriting a fortune.