What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flatling
Example
She was lying flatling on the bed, staring at the ceiling. [flatling: adverb]
Example
The table was flatling on the ground, ready to be assembled. [flatling: adjective]
Example
The company's profits have remained flatling for the past year. [flatling: adverb]
prone
Example
He was prone on the floor, doing push-ups. [prone: adjective]
Example
She is prone to getting motion sickness on long car rides. [prone: preposition]
Example
The area is prone to flooding during heavy rainstorms. [prone: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Prone is more commonly used than flatling in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between flatling and prone?
Prone is more formal than flatling, and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
