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Vocabulary Entry
prostrate
|verb • adjective • noun
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V
verb
To lay oneself flat on the ground, often in submission or humility.
Example Sentences
"He prostrated himself before the king as a sign of respect."
"After the long hike, she prostrated on the grass to rest."
"The worshippers prostrated in prayer during the ceremony."
A
adjective
Lying flat or facedown, often in a position of humility or exhaustion.
Example Sentences
"He lay in a prostrate position after the intense workout."
"The prostrate figure on the ground caught the attention of passersby."
"The prostrate vegetation indicated the harshness of the drought."
N
noun
The state of being prostrate; a position of lying flat, often in submission or exhaustion.
Example Sentences
"In prostrate, he felt a deep sense of relief after the long journey."
"The sudden heat left the plants in prostrate, struggling to survive."
"His prostrate on the ground was a stark contrast to the lively crowd around him."