Prone is used in the sense of "having a tendency or inclination," as in "prone to worry" or "accident-prone."

PRONE definition: having a natural inclination or tendency to something; disposed; liable. See examples of prone used in a sentence.

PRONE definition: 1. likely to show a particular characteristic, usually a negative one, or to be affected by…. Learn more.

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.

prone meaning, definition, what is prone: likely to do something or suffer from so...: Learn more.

Dec 26, 2025 · prone (third-person singular simple present prones, present participle proning, simple past and past participle proned) (medicine) To place in a prone position, to place face …

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 prone1 /proʊn/ adj. having a natural tendency toward something; disposed; liable; likely to suffer from:[be + ~ …