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In some senses, prone is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.
adj
Lying face-down.
prone position
But they had already discovered that he could be bullied, and they had it their own way; and presently Selwyn lay prone upon the nursery floor, impersonating a ladrone while pleasant shivers chased themselves over Drina, whom he was stalking.
Of the hand, forearm or foot: turned facing away from the body; with the thumb inward or big toe downward.
The hand is in the prone position typically when using a keyboard; and the forearm is then also in the prone position; when the foot is resting on the inner side of the sole, it is in the prone position.
Having a downward inclination or slope.
Shooting from a position while lying down.
Predisposed, liable, inclined.
prone to failure
Nor are mine ears with thy tongue's tune delighted; / Nor tender feeling, to base touches prone, / Nor taste, nor smell, desire to be invited / To any sensual feast with thee alone: […]
verb
To place in a prone position, to place face down.
name
Alternative form of Prome (“the city of Pyay”).