Prone

Meaning

having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down

likely to suffer from or experience something, especially something unfortunate

Example Sentences

He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.

He is prone to headaches when he works too long.

Example Expressions

accident-prone

Synonyms

inclined, liable, susceptible, disposed, vulnerable, apt

Entry 1

inclined, liable, susceptible, disposed

Entry 2

susceptible, vulnerable, inclined, apt, disposed

Antonyms

upright, resistant, immune, unlikely

Entry 1

upright, resistant, immune

Entry 2

resistant, immune, unlikely

Collocations

prone to error, prone position, accident-prone, prone to injury, prone to violence

Entry 1

prone to error, prone position, accident-prone

Entry 2

prone to error, prone to injury, prone to violence, accident-prone