prone

prone

adjective

Definition of PRONE

1

having a tendency to be or act in a certain way <he was prone to emotional outbursts under stress>

Synonyms apt, given, inclined, tending

Related Words choosing, preferring; disposed, liable, likely, minded, predisposed, willing

Near Antonyms averse, disinclined, indisposed, loath (also loth or loathe), unwilling

2

lying with the face downwards <quickly subdue the suspect and get him into a prone position>

Synonyms prostrate

Related Words flat, recumbent; reclining, reposing; horizontal

Near Antonyms erect, raised, standing, upright, upstanding, vertical

Antonyms supine