liar
Translation
liar
Examples
He is such a liar.
He is such a liar.
Don't believe him; he's a known liar.
Don't believe him; he's a known liar.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) liar a person who tells lies He is a known liar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fibber, fabricator; Antonyms: truth-teller
Etymology
From the verb 'to lie' + the agent suffix '-ar', meaning a person who performs the action.
Memory Tips
A 'liar' is someone who tells a 'lie'. The words are very similar, making them easy to connect.