Meaning Of The Word Prone

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-prone in British English
combining form in adjective: liable or disposed to suffer

prone
To be prone to something, usually something bad, means to have a tendency to be affected by it or to do it.

prone in American English
lying or leaning face downward

prone in American English 1
adjective: having a natural inclination or tendency to something; disposed; liable

prone in American English 2
noun: a sermon or a brief hortatory introduction to a sermon, usually delivered at a service at which the Eucharist is celebrated

prone in British English
adjective: lying flat or face downwards; prostrate
verb: to place in a prone position

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