Prone is used in the sense of "having a tendency or inclination," as in "prone to worry" or "accident-prone." PRONE definition: 1. likely to show a particular characteristic, usually a negative one, or to be affected by…. Learn more.

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PRONE definition: having a natural inclination or tendency to something; disposed; liable. See examples of prone used in a sentence. prone, prostrate, supine - Prone is lying on your face—facing downwards—which is also true for prostrate, but only in expressing adoration or begging for protection; supine is lying on your back. 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.

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People who are prone to getting the flu every winter should probably get a flu shot in the fall. Definition of prone adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.