liar

/'laiə/

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Word: Liar

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A "liar" is a person who tells lies. This means they do not tell the truth and may do so repeatedly.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "liar" to describe someone who is dishonest or deceitful.
• It is often used in a negative or critical way.

Example:

• "She is known as a liar because she often makes up stories that are not true."

Advanced Usage:

• In more formal contexts, you might encounter phrases like "habitual liar," which refers to someone who lies frequently and as a habit.
• In literature or discussions, you might hear the term "pathological liar," referring to someone who lies compulsively and may not even realize they are doing so.

Word Variants:

• Lying (verb): The act of telling a lie. Example: "He is lying about where he was last night."
• Lie (noun): A false statement. Example: "That was a lie."

Different Meanings:

While "liar" specifically refers to someone who tells lies, it doesn’t have multiple meanings. However, the word "lie" can refer to resting in a horizontal position, which is unrelated.

Synonyms:

• Deceiver
• Fabricator
• Prevaricator (a more formal term)

Idioms:

• "Caught in a lie": This means someone has been discovered telling a lie.

  • Example: "He was caught in a lie when his story didn't match the facts."

• "Liar, liar, pants on fire": A playful or childish expression used to accuse someone of lying.

  • Example: "When he said he didn’t eat the last cookie, I said, 'Liar, liar, pants on fire!'"

Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific phrasal verbs that directly relate to the word "liar," but you might encounter phrases like: - "Lying through one’s teeth": This means to tell a blatant lie. - Example: "He was lying through his teeth when he said he finished his homework."

Summary:

A "liar" is someone who tells lies.

Academic

Noun

1. a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly

Synonyms

• prevaricator