Pronunciation: /ɛr əˈpɛrənt/
noun a person who is in line to inherit a title or property
A1 The prince is the heir apparent to the throne.
A2 The princess is the heir apparent to the kingdom.
B1 The eldest son is the heir apparent to the family business.
B2 The CEO's daughter is the heir apparent to the company.
C1 The politician's protege is the heir apparent to his seat in parliament.
C2 The general's son is the heir apparent to his military command.
adjective referring to someone who is likely to inherit a title or property
A1 The heir apparent prince was next in line to the throne.
A2 The heir apparent princess was being groomed for leadership.
B1 The heir apparent to the company was being trained for the CEO position.
B2 The heir apparent to the presidency was already making diplomatic visits.
C1 The heir apparent to the empire had already proven his worth as a leader.
C2 The heir apparent to the kingdom was a skilled diplomat and strategist.
formal The heir apparent to the throne is expected to take over the duties of the monarch.
informal Everyone knows that she is the heir apparent to the family business.
slang He's basically the heir apparent to the CEO position.
figurative In the world of fashion, she is seen as the heir apparent to the legendary designer.
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