liar

The word “liar” means a person who tells lies, especially someone who does so often. In plain terms, someone who doesn't tell the truth, especially habitually.

“Liar” is pronounced LEYE-uh (/ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “liar” used in a sentence: “Everyone in the office knew he was a liar.”

Words with a similar meaning to “liar” include bluffer, contradictor, deceiver, fabricator, fabulist and falsifier.

“Liar” is a noun.

The word “liar” comes from Old English. From Old English leogere ("liar, false witness"), from the same root as the verb "lie.".

“Liar” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

A liar is a person who tells lies. Lier is a rare word for someone or something that lies down or lies in wait. If you mean a dishonest person, liar is always the correct spelling.

A pathological liar, also called a compulsive liar, is someone who lies habitually, often without any obvious reason or benefit. In everyday use the phrase describes a pattern of constant lying rather than a formal diagnosis.

Formal or literary alternatives include prevaricator, dissembler, fabricator, and falsifier. Perjurer is more specific: it means someone who lies under oath in a legal setting.

A fibber tells fibs, meaning small, trivial, and usually harmless lies, so the word is light-hearted and often used with children. Liar is stronger and more accusatory, suggesting serious or habitual dishonesty.