Meaning of the word "be prone" in English

What does "be prone" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

be prone

US /biː proʊn/
UK /biː prəʊn/

Phrase

to be likely to do something or suffer from something, especially something bad

Example:
He's prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
Some people are more prone to allergies than others.