prone to

Frequency: 9.5210.0 per million words

used to indicate what someone or something is susceptible to

proneprone + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • Sun removes the oil and wax, leaving the leather prone to cracking.
  • The road is notoriously prone to fog.
  • Some people are genetically prone to putting on weight.
  • She seems very prone to chest infections.
  • Some children are more prone to allergies than others.
  • Elderly people are often prone to falls.
  • This type of software is prone to bugs if not tested thoroughly.
  • He's always been prone to exaggeration.
  • The region is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
  • My car is prone to overheating on long journeys.