Prone – 1. Lying flat; especially face down 2. Likely to suffer from, do or experience something unpleasant.

(Pronounced prohn)

To remember the definition of the word prone, use the following mnemonic:

The protesters' only (prone) tactic was to lie face down on the pavement, making them likely to suffer from someone stepping on them.

Examples of prone in a sentence (Lying face down)

He laid prone in the grass.

I've been prone on my sofa this week due to the flu.

He slid from his chair and lay prone on the floor after a hard days work.

Examples of prone in a sentence (Likely to suffer from etc.)

This will make you less prone to injury.

After years of being a television reporter, she was still prone to camera nerves.

Cacti are prone to rot in moist environments.