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   prostrate

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   • 1. lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downwards: "there was a man praying before an idol, lying prostrate" Similar pronelying flatlying downflatstretched outspreadeagledsprawlinghorizontalrecumbenton one's frontrare:procumbentOpposite upright
   • 2. completely overcome or helpless, especially with distress or exhaustion: "his wife was prostrate with shock" Similar overwhelmedovercomeoverpoweredbrought to one's kneescrushedstunneddazedspeechlesshelplessparalysedlaid lowimpotentinformal:knocked/hit for sixworn outexhaustedfatiguedtired outovertiredwearysappeddog-tiredspentdrainedplayed outdebilitatedenervatedlowinformal:all indone (in/up)deaddead beatdead tireddead on one's feetready to dropfagged outbushedwhackedworn to a frazzleburnt-outknackeredpoopedOpposite fresh
   • 3. growing along the ground: "mats of prostrate herbs can be used to break up expanses of soil"

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   • 1. throw oneself flat on the ground so as to be lying face downwards, especially in reverence or submission: "she prostrated herself on the bare floor of the church"
   • 2. reduce (someone) to extreme physical weakness: "she was so prostrated by migraine that she could scarcely totter up the stairs to bed"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin prostratus ‘thrown down’, past participle of prosternere, from pro- ‘before’ + sternere ‘lay flat’.

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   What is the function of the prostate?

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   Where is the prostate located in the body?

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   What does prostrate by his side mean?

   • Prostrate by his side lay the prince, in a state of insensibility, the blood faintly oozing from a wound in his arm. Prostrate definition: to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.. See examples of PROSTRATE used in a sentence.

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   What is the difference between prone and prostrate?

   • This usage is similar to such words as apt, liable, or likely (as in "apt to be late"), but in many instances prone implies a vulnerability to attack or damaging influence, in keeping with the image of one lying face down and unable to see what is approaching. The word prostrate too has meanings to do with body position.

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   What does prostrate mean?

   • The meaning of PROSTRATE is stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission; also : lying flat. How to use prostrate in a sentence. The Difference Between Prone, Supine, and Prostrate Synonym Discussion of Prostrate.

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   How do you pronounce prostrate?

   • The adjective is pronounced (prɒstreɪt ). If you prostrate yourself, you lie down flat on the ground, on your front, usually to show respect for God or a person in authority. They prostrated themselves before their king. [VERB pronoun-reflexive] If you are lying prostrate, you are lying flat on the ground, on your front.

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   Prostrate can be an adjective meaning lying flat or face down, or a verb meaning to throw or put into a prostrate position. It can also refer to a gland in the male reproductive system, but this is not the main meaning of the word.

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   The prostate (/ ˈ p r ɒ s. t eɪ t /) [1] is both an accessory gland of the male reproductive system and a muscle-driven mechanical switch between urination and ejaculation. It is found in all male mammals. [2] It differs between species anatomically, chemically, and physiologically.

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   Prostrate can be a verb meaning to lie down flat on the ground, or an adjective meaning lying flat, exhausted, or helpless. It can also refer to a plant that grows close to the ground.

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   Prostrate can be a verb meaning to lie face down on the ground, or an adjective meaning lying flat or helpless. It can also refer to a type of plant growth habit. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage.

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   Prostrate means lying on the ground and facing downwards, or very shocked or upset. Learn how to use this formal word with synonyms, collocations and word origin.

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    If someone is prostrate, they are so distressed or affected by a very bad experience that they are unable to do anything at all.