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What is the difference between “lier” and “liar” ?

Jenny

Certified ESL Teacher who helps her student in Conversational English.

I don't think that there is such a word as "lier"? Liar obviously is someone who is not telling the truth.

Retty
Certified TEFL teacher, with over 7 years experience
Yes, there is a word lier although most people are more familiar with liar. There are so many words in English we learn something every day! Lier means -a person or object that rests in an horizontal position, for example: The book is lier on the table. it also means a person who lies in wait, for example: The soldiers became lier in order to attack the enemy. Liar means- a person who doesn't speak the truth, for example: He is a liar! her told me he was coming, but did not come.
Lina
American English-Arabic Translator/Teacher + Manga style artist.
The word "lier" literally means someone or something lying in a horizontal position, however; metaphorically speaking it means someone staying put in a certain place for an extended period of time. Example: a nature photographer should be a lier; in order to get a good quality photos. The word "liar" on the other hand; means someone isn't telling the truth. Both words are pronounced the same as so: /ly-er/
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Aysha Lois Walcott
Online English Tutor
A liar is an individual that doesn't speak the truth whereas a lier is a person or an object that rests in a horizontal position.
Vuyiswa
Certified TEFL Teacher
A liar is a person who doesn't speak the truth. A lier is a person or object that rests in a horizontal position.