prone | Definition of prone

Synonyms and Antonyms of prone

1 having a tendency to be or act in a certain way

he was prone to emotional outbursts under stress

Synonyms of prone

apt, given, inclined, tending

Words Related to prone

choosing, preferring

disposed, liable, likely, minded, predisposed, willing

Near Antonyms of prone

averse, disinclined, indisposed, loath (also loth), unwilling

2 lying with the face downwards

quickly subdue the suspect and get him into a prone position

Synonyms of prone

Words Related to prone

flat, recumbent

reclining, reposing

Near Antonyms of prone

erect, raised, standing, upright, upstanding, vertical

Antonyms of prone