Antonyms for heir-apparent


Grammar : Noun


Definition of heir-apparent

  • As in owner : noun person who has possession of
  • As in heir apparent : noun person expected to take over
  • As in holder : noun owner
Example sentences :
  • The heir-apparent, the late King, admired his talent and relished his society.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • The heir-apparent was privileged to support two, and the third from the king but one.
  • Extract from : « The Annals of the Cakchiquels » by Daniel G. Brinton
  • In April, 1502, at the age of ten, Henry became the heir-apparent to the English throne.
  • Extract from : « Henry VIII. » by A. F. Pollard
  • That chief was, therefore, brother-in-law to the king, and uncle to the heir-apparent.
  • Extract from : « Captain Cook » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • You see it's about time to select an heir-apparent for Brockhurst.
  • Extract from : « The History of Sir Richard Calmady » by Lucas Malet
  • "I am the heir-apparent, and above the law," returned Bora haughtily.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow of the Czar » by John R. Carling
  • Azerbaijan is an appanage of the Vali Ahd (the Persian heir-apparent).
  • Extract from : « The Cradle of Mankind » by W.A. Wigram
  • Heir-Apparent of Persia; Azerbaijan is his hereditary province.
  • Extract from : « The Cradle of Mankind » by W.A. Wigram
  • Sweden was once more without an heir-apparent to the throne.
  • Extract from : « Sweden » by Victor Nilsson
  • It was a difficult position, the one held by the heir-apparent.
  • Extract from : « Sweden » by Victor Nilsson

Synonyms for heir-apparent

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