Definition of "heir" in İngilizce

noun

1. Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.

   • My brother is the heir to our childhood house and yet has no interest in it.

2. One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.

   • As the heir to the British throne, the Prince of Wales is a very public figure.

3. A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.

verb

1. (ambitransitive) To inherit.

   • […] Leonard Houtz & John Myer to be executors to this my last will & testament & lastly my children shall heir equally, one as much as the other.