Lier Meaning in English
word
ˈlaɪ.ər
LYE-er
ˈlaɪ.ə
LYE-uh
Definition
A lier is someone who tells lies or does not tell the truth.
Usage & Nuances
'Lier' is a common misspelling of 'liar.' The correct word for someone who lies is 'liar.' 'Lier' is technically a different word (rarely used, meaning someone who lies down), but is almost never used in modern English. Always use 'liar' when talking about someone who tells lies.
Spanish: mentiroso - embusteroPortuguese (BR): mentirosoPortuguese (PT): mentirosoChinese (Simplified): 说谎者Chinese (Traditional): 說謊者Hindi: झूठाArabic: كاذبBengali: মিথ্যাবাদীRussian: лжецJapanese: 嘘つきVietnamese: kẻ nói dốiKorean: 거짓말쟁이Turkish: yalancıUrdu: جھوٹاIndonesian: pembohong
Example Sentences
He is a lier and cannot be trusted.
basic
Nobody likes a lier.
basic
Calling someone a lier is very rude.
basic
Don’t believe him, he’s just a lier.
natural
People quickly lose respect for a lier.
natural
Even if you’re a good lier, the truth comes out eventually.
natural