prone
adjective/proʊn/
Frequency rank: #4,623 most common English word
Meaning
having a tendency to do something, especially something undesirable.
Example sentence
He is prone to making mistakes when he is tired.
Synonyms & related words
- likely
- inclined
- susceptible
- predisposed
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