Prone

Pronunciation: /ˈproʊn/

Prone (adjective)

  1. likely to do something or be affected by something, usually negative.
  2. lying flat with the front of your body facing down.

Examples

  • She is prone to making mistakes when tired.
  • Children are prone to catching colds in winter.

Common collocations: prone to errors, prone to injury, prone to illness, prone position, lie prone

Synonyms of Prone

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Prone

  • When discussing susceptibility or vulnerability.
  • When discussing physical positions.