What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
prone
Example
I am prone to getting headaches when I don't drink enough water. [prone: adjective]
Example
The patient was lying prone on the examination table. [prone: adverb]
Example
This area is prone to flooding during heavy rain. [prone: preposition]
liable
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their product. [liable: adjective]
Example
You are liable to get sunburned if you don't wear sunscreen. [liable: verb]
Example
If you don't study, you are liable to fail the exam. [liable: preposition]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Liable is more commonly used than prone in everyday language, especially in legal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between prone and liable?
Liable is generally considered more formal than prone, as it is often used in legal language and has a more serious connotation.
