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prone

Pronunciation: [proʊn]

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Learn how to use prone in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

He was prone on the grass, enjoying the warm sunshine.

Example

She wasn't prone; she was sitting up and reading a book.

Example

Is he lying prone on the couch right now?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Are you prone to forgetting your homework?

How to pronounce prone

Pronunciation: [proʊn]

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