Prone

Prone means likely to be affected by something, especially in a way that is not good. For example, if someone is prone to getting colds, they often get sick easily.

Examples

• Some kids are prone to getting colds when the weather changes from warm to cold.
• After falling off his bike, Jake realized he was prone to accidents when he rides too fast.
• Lily is prone to losing her homework if she doesn’t keep her backpack organized.

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