heres

¹

or hae·res

[ heer-eez ]

noun

, Civil Law.

, plural he·re·des [hi-, ree, -deez].

1. an heir.

here's

²

[ heerz ]

1. contraction of here is.

heres

/ ˈhɪəriːz /

noun

1. civil law an heir

Usage Note

See contraction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of heres¹

From the Latin word hērēs heir

Word History and Origins

Origin of heres¹

from Latin

Example Sentences

You may burn a candle, said the Jew, putting one upon the table; and heres a book for you to read till they come to fetch you.

From Project Gutenberg

Heres wishing health and happiness to the dreamy-eyed Tuscan beauty, whom you love and who loves you.

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Inside, stuck in a package of envelopes, was a slip on which was written: Heres the paper 50 and the form to be copied.

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Heres my proposition: If you like me as I like you, Ill move my old tune-box in to-night and pay a years rent.

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Ralph, I am heavy at parting; but heres a shilling for thee.

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