LoginLier vs. Liar
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 liar!'
I wish we had a profession called lier; just lying down and dreaming seems a nice way to make money.
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 liar and a cheater and a non-believer.
X They say I'm a lier and a cheater and a non-believer.
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