Lier vs. Liar
In this lesson, we will be learning about the differences and similarities between these two words. Well, who's in for learning more?
What Is Their Main Difference?
These two are homophones. 'Liar' refers to someone who does not tells the truth and is dishonest, while, 'lier' refer to someone/something that is in a horizontal position.
Differences
'Liar' refers to a dishonest person, whereas, 'lier' describes someone who is lying and is in a horizontal position. Look at the examples below:
'You pathetic
I wish we had a profession called
Similarities
These two only have similar pronunciations and are somehow similar in dictation.
Are They Interchangeable?
'Liar' refers to someone who is dishonest, while, 'lier' describes something or someone's position. So, they cannot be used instead of one another. Compare:
✓ They say I'm a
X They say I'm a