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prone

[prohn] / proʊn /
ADJECTIVE
lying down
Synonyms
WEAK
decumbent face down flat horizontal level procumbent prostrate reclining recumbent resupine supine
Antonyms
WEAK
improbably sitting straight unlikely upright
ADJECTIVE
liable, likely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apt devoted exposed inclined ready sensitive susceptible willing
WEAK
bent disposed fain given minded open predisposed subject tending
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disinclined unprepared unskilled unsuitable unsusceptible unwilling
WEAK
improbably sitting straight unlikely upright

Example Sentences

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Keep in mind the longer the breakout, the more success prone it tends to be.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Just as the market is prone to overreact, though, it can be surprisingly slow to grasp the gravity of a really major crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“I don’t think this is a rally to really trust,” Melson said, noting that month-end and quarter-end periods can also be prone to exaggerated moves.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

But schedules remain limited and prone to disruption.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

With Nero lying prone, Grandma went to work on the back of his neck and shoulders.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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