Difference between Prone and Prostrate

What is the difference between Prone and Prostrate?

Prone as an adjective is lying face downward; prostrate. while Prostrate as an adjective is lying flat, facedown.

Prone

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Lying face downward; prostrate. Having a downward inclination or slope. Shooting from a lying down position.

Example sentence: We know that we are often judged by the company we keep. We know how influential classmates, friends, and other peer groups can be. If any of our companions are prone to be unrighteous in their living, we are better off seeking new associations immediately.

Prostrate

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (Often reflexive) To lay flat or facedown; to throw oneself down in submission (also figuratively).To cause to lie down, to flatten; (figuratively) to overcome or overpower.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Lying flat, facedown.Emotionally devastated.Physically incapacitated from environmental exposure or debilitating disease.

We hope you now know whether to use Prone or Prostrate in your sentence.

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