Meaning of the word prone in English
What does prone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
prone
US /proʊn/
UK /proʊn/
Adverb
1.
Adjective
1.
likely to or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something, typically something regrettable or unwelcome.
Example:
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years of logging had left the mountains prone to mudslides
2.
lying flat, especially face downward.
Example:
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I was lying prone on a foam mattress
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