prone
word
/ˈpɹoʊn/
/pɹˈəʊn/
Definition
Likely to do, experience, or suffer from something, especially something negative or unwanted. Also, lying flat with the front of the body facing downward.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with negative situations ('prone to errors', 'prone to illness'). Formal/neutral. For body position, 'prone position' is opposite of 'supine'. Don't confuse with 'inclined' (which often expresses preference).
Spanish: propenso - inclinadoPortuguese (BR): propenso - inclinadoPortuguese (PT): propenso - inclinadoChinese (Simplified): 易于...的 - 倾向于...的Chinese (Traditional): 易於...的 - 傾向於...的Hindi: सम्भावित - प्रवृत्तArabic: معرض لِـ - ميال إلىBengali: প্রবণ - উপুড় (শরীরের অবস্থা)Russian: склонный - лежащий ничком (положение тела)Japanese: 〜しやすい - うつ伏せ（体の姿勢）Vietnamese: dễ bị - nằm sấp (tư thế cơ thể)Korean: -하기 쉬운 - 엎드린 (자세)Turkish: eğilimli - yüzüstü (beden pozisyonu)Urdu: مائل - اوندھا (جسم کی پوزیشن)Indonesian: rentan - tengkurap (posisi tubuh)
Example Sentences
She is prone to colds during winter.
basic
This area is prone to flooding.
basic
He lay in a prone position on the sand.
basic
After so many late nights, I'm prone to forgetting things lately.
natural
Kids are especially prone to making a mess when painting.
natural
If you're prone to allergies, be careful around cats.
natural