How to pronounce “heir”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
• One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
• A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.
• [Verb]
• (ambitransitive) To inherit.

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