Definitions
- Referring to a document that lists the cost of goods or services provided, usually in a restaurant or store. - Talking about a piece of legislation proposed in a government or legislative body. - Describing a notice or statement of money owed, such as a utility bill or medical bill.
- Describing a written order to a bank to pay a specific amount of money from one's account to another person or business. - Referring to a mark or tick used to indicate that something has been verified or completed. - Talking about a quick inspection or examination of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both bill and check can refer to a written document or piece of paper.
- 2Both can involve financial transactions or payments.
- 3Both can be used in a restaurant or store setting.
- 4Both can be used as nouns or verbs depending on the context.
- 5Both are commonly used in everyday language.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Bill is more commonly used in American English, while check is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Meaning: Bill refers specifically to a document listing the cost of goods or services, while check has a broader range of meanings.
- 3Financial context: Bill is often associated with payments or money owed, while check can also refer to a written order to a bank.
- 4Verification: Check can mean to verify or inspect something, while bill does not have this meaning.
- 5Legislation: Bill can refer to a proposed law, while check does not have this meaning.
Remember this!
Bill and check are synonyms that can refer to written documents or pieces of paper. However, they have different meanings and contexts of usage. Bill specifically refers to a document listing the cost of goods or services, often associated with payments or money owed. On the other hand, check has a broader range of meanings, including a written order to a bank and the act of verifying or inspecting something. Additionally, bill can also refer to a proposed law in a legislative body.
