An explanation of the meaning and structure of the adjective prone and the phrase prone to.
If someone is prone to something they have a tendency to do that thing. if someone is prone to something there is a likelihood that they will suffer from this.
Prone can also mean lying down horizontally.
Prone to is a neutral formality structure.
The video contains examples of prone in a sentence.
This car is prone to breaking down.
This plant is prone to the attack of insects.
Delphiniums are prone to the devastation caused by slugs/
He lay prone on the loor.
Take a prone position.
Prone ... susceptible, horizontal.
Phrases like prone to are good to add to your vocabulary for official exams like CAE CPE or IELTS.
Remember it is important to use the correct syntax when using new idioms.
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