Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prohn]
- /proʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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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