Meaning of the word "prone to" in English

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

prone to

US /proʊn tuː/
UK /prəʊn tuː/

Collocation

likely to suffer from something or to do something bad

Example:
He's prone to exaggeration.
Some people are more prone to allergies than others.