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HEIRS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word heirs. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word heirs. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HEIRS

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descendants
nounn
noun

• all of the offspring of a given progenitor

beneficiaries
nounn
adjective

• having or arising from a benefice

noun

• the recipient of funds or other benefits

• the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

inheritors
nounn
noun

• a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

legatees
nounn
noun

• someone to whom a legacy is bequeathed

successors
nounn
noun

• a person who follows next in order

• a thing or person that immediately replaces something or someone

• a person who inherits some title or office

inheritor
nounn
noun

• a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

beneficiary
nounn
adjective

• having or arising from a benefice

noun

• the recipient of funds or other benefits

• the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

heritor
nounn
noun

• a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

successor
nounn
noun

• a person who follows next in order

• a thing or person that immediately replaces something or someone

• a person who inherits some title or office

Best Hypernyms For HEIRS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for heirs, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
issue offspring progeny descendants posterity receiver recipient beneficiaries juniors legatees scions successors

Alternatives for DESCENDANTS

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