be prone
Frequency: 9.0150.5 per million words
to have a natural tendency to be affected by something, especially something bad
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- The road is notoriously prone to fog.
- Some people are genetically prone to putting on weight.
- He is prone to making careless mistakes when he's tired.
- Children are often prone to catching colds during winter.
- This region is prone to earthquakes due to its geological location.
- My old laptop was always prone to overheating.
- She is prone to allergies, especially in spring.
- These delicate flowers are prone to damage from strong winds.
- Businesses that don't innovate are prone to failure in a competitive market.
- I tend to be more prone to procrastination when working from home.