Definition

A person who does not tell the truth and instead says things that are not true.

Example

He was known as a liar because he often made up stories.

Conversation

I can't believe he called her a liar just because she forgot to text back.

Right? That seems a bit extreme for a simple mistake.

Exactly! It makes me wonder if he’s the real liar here.

Yeah, sometimes it's easy to point fingers without knowing the whole story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Liar → The word 'liar' originates from Old English 'leogere', meaning one who tells lies. It is derived from the root 'leogan', which means to lie or to tell falsehoods. Thus, a liar is someone who tells lies.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'tells falsehoods' — that's what a liar does.

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