prone

[prone]

If you're prone to doing something, it means you're likely to do it, have a habit of doing it, or are susceptible to it. People who are prone to getting the flu every winter should probably get a flu shot in the fall.

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Bending forward; inclined; not erect.

Adjective S.
lying face downward

Adjective S.
having a tendency (to); often used in combination; "a child prone to mischief"; "failure-prone"


a.
Bending forward; inclined; not erect.

a.
Prostrate; flat; esp., lying with the face down; -- opposed to supine.

a.
Headlong; running downward or headlong.

a.
Sloping, with reference to a line or surface; declivous; inclined; not level.

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Inclined; propense; disposed; -- applied to the mind or affections, usually in an ill sense. Followed by to.


Prone

Prone , a. [L. pronus, akin to Gr. , , Skr. pravana sloping, inclined, and also to L. pro forward, for. See Pro-.] 1. Bending forward; inclined; not erect.
Towards him they bend With awful reverence prone.
2. Prostrate; flat; esp., lying with the face down; -- opposed to supine.
Which, as the wind, Blew where it listed, laying all things prone.
3. Headlong; running downward or headlong. "Down thither prone in flight." Milton. 4. Sloping, with reference to a line or surface; declivous; inclined; not level.
Since the floods demand, For their descent, a prone and sinking land.
5. Inclined; propense; disposed; -- applied to the mind or affections, usually in an ill sense. Followed by to. "Prone to mischief." Shak.
Poets are nearly all prone to melancholy.

Bending forward; inclined; not erect.

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Usage Examples

I am indeed amazed when I consider how weak my mind is and how prone to error.

We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.

In the 20 long, hungry years between my late teens and late 30s I bought in to virtually every new diet and/or exercise regime that hoved into view, particularly at this most vulnerable time for those of us prone to poor body image - a new year.

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Other Usage Examples

The democratic idealist is prone to make light of the whole question of standards and leadership because of his unbounded faith in the plain people.

I feel very strong as an individual, but as a famous footballer I know I am prone to certain things. All the media have a continuous interest for me. It varies from once a year to every day interest.

Men are more prone to cheating, definitely.

The president we have today is a typical Washington politician that's prone to hyperbole and decisiveness and false outrage. And I think it's very sad - very sad to watch.

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