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proner

prone
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prohn]
    • /proʊn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prohn]
    • /proʊn/

Definitions of proner word

  • adjective proner having a natural inclination or tendency to something; disposed; liable: to be prone to anger. 1
  • adjective proner having the front or ventral part downward; lying face downward. 1
  • adjective proner lying flat; prostrate. 1
  • adjective proner having a downward direction or slope. 1
  • adjective proner having the palm downward, as the hand. 1

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Origin of proner

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin prōnus turned or leaning forward, inclined downward, disposed, prone

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Parts of speech for Proner

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

proner popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

proner usage trend in Literature

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