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