prone
Произношение: [proʊn]
Слово
Контекст: «physical position»
(adjective) lying flat or facing down. When someone is prone, they are usually on their stomach, like when you are taking a nap on the floor.
Пример
He was prone on the grass, enjoying the warm sunshine.
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She wasn't prone; she was sitting up and reading a book.
Пример
Is he lying prone on the couch right now?
Контекст: «likelihood»
(adjective) likely to experience something or have a tendency to do something. If you're prone to getting sick, it means that you get sick often or easily.
Пример
She is prone to making jokes, which always makes everyone laugh.
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He is not prone to anger; he usually stays calm.
Пример
Are you prone to forgetting your homework?
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