Having a natural inclination or tendency to something See examples of prone used in a sentence. Definition of prone adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Supine is lying on your back. If you're prone to doing something, it means you're likely to do it, have a habit of doing it, or are susceptible to it
People who are prone to getting the flu every winter should probably get a flu shot in the fall. There are 12 meanings listed in oed's entry for the adjective prone, five of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. To be prone to something, usually something bad, means to have a tendency to be affected by it or to do it. Likely to experience or suffer from something Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words
Having a natural tendency toward something Likely to suffer from:[be + ~ + to] was prone to anger Having the front of the body downward Some common synonyms of prone are exposed, liable, open, sensitive, subject, and susceptible While all these words mean being by nature or through circumstances likely to experience something adverse, prone stresses natural tendency or propensity to incur something.
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