Prone meaning in English

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Definition

(to be) prone to (something): (to have) a tendency to, a propensity for (something) adjective

I am prone to forget things... what was I saying again?

Exercise 1

Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one!

Jean Marron has gotten worse and worse since he started working at Delavigne Corp.

Trey Feltchenheimer has worked in "Client Services" a great deal.

Luna wants Bruno to check his schedule and get back to her.

Trey is prone to panic attacks now and then.

Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one!

Jean Marron has gotten worse and worse since he started working at Delavigne Corp.

Luna writes that Bob has told her that "Jean is progressing nicely". To progress means to improve. Luna never expresses that Jean is getting "worse and worse."

Trey Feltchenheimer has worked in "Client Services" a great deal.

Luna states that Trey "has experience in both management and customer service". This indicates that he has worked in the customer service field before or that he has "considerable" experience in this field. In this context, the phrase "a great deal" indicates a large quantity or amount. The terms "Customer Service" and "Client Services" are synonymous.

Luna wants Bruno to check his schedule and get back to her.

Luna writes, "I have checked your schedule with Polly". She has already spoken to Polly and says that the meeting is "planned for next Friday". There is no need for Bruno to check his schedule as the meeting has already been arranged.

Trey is prone to panic attacks now and then.

Luna writes that Trey has an "ability to handle difficult situations with a calm and composed attitude". This means that he remains stress-free in all kinds of situations. She does not write that he is prone to panic attacks. To be "prone to something" means to be susceptible to it.

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