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In some senses, prone is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.
VERBS
be, seem | become
leave sb/sth, make sb/sth
Skipping meals all week will make you prone to getting sick.
ADV
especially, highly, particularly, very | increasingly | rather, slightly
notoriously
Young children are notoriously prone to ear infections during winter months.
PREP
to
My uncle is prone to falling asleep during long car journeys.
PHRASES
accident prone