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I . prone [proʊn, Brit prəʊn] ADJ

to be prone to do sth

ser propenso [or inclinado] a fazer a. c.

II . prone [proʊn, Brit prəʊn] ADV form

prone

Usage examples with prone

to be prone to do sth

ser propenso [or inclinado] a fazer a. c.

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English

He is prone to giving others cold looks if they are not willing to leave him alone. en.wikipedia.org

Even places located at the foot of the mountain are also prone to flash floods because of the denuded mountain east of the town. en.wikipedia.org

This makes buildings in this area highly prone to earthquake damage. en.wikipedia.org

Panel is more expensive, heavier, harder to transport, and prone to warp or split in poor conditions. en.wikipedia.org

Peter was prone to violence, angers easily and frequently makes rude, sarcastic remarks. en.wikipedia.org

Common features of the stream terrace are friable serpentine soils that are stable, not eroding, and not prone to frost heave. en.wikipedia.org

Cosmonauts reported the suit to be uncomfortable and prone to overheating. en.wikipedia.org

They are prone to following ships for refuse. en.wikipedia.org

Also, we are not in a tsunami prone area. en.wikipedia.org

During their service they were prone to technical problems, and were more in the depot than in service. en.wikipedia.org

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