Definition & Meaning of "prone"in English

prone

having a tendency or inclination toward something

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most prone

Comparative

more prone

gradable

domain

behavior, tendency, personality

Examples

He is prone to making impulsive decisions.

the body positioned with the chest and stomach toward the ground

Examples

He lay prone on the beach, feeling the warm sand beneath him.

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prone

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