prone
Pronunciation: [proʊn]
Word
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.
Example
He is not prone to anger; he usually stays calm.
Example
Are you prone to forgetting your homework?
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