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bill

[bɪl]

bill Definition

  • 1a printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services
  • 2a proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration and enactment
  • 3the beak of a bird, especially when it is slender, flattened, or weak

Using bill: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bill" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The waiter brought the bill after we finished our meal.

  • Example

    The senator introduced a bill to increase funding for public schools.

  • Example

    The bird's bill was long and curved.

  • Example

    The electric company sent me a bill for my monthly usage.

bill Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bill

Antonyms for bill

Phrases with bill

  • foot the bill

    to pay the cost of something

    Example

    I'll foot the bill for dinner tonight.

  • to meet the requirements or expectations

    Example

    This job fills the bill for what I'm looking for in a career.

  • to accept an unpleasant situation or truth

    Example

    After losing the game, the team had to swallow the bitter pill of defeat.

Origins of bill

from Old English 'bil', meaning 'sword'

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Summary: bill in Brief

The term 'bill' [bɪl] refers to a statement of money owed or a proposed law. It can also refer to the beak of a bird. Examples include 'The waiter brought the bill after we finished our meal.' and 'The senator introduced a bill to increase funding for public schools.' Phrases like 'foot the bill' and 'fill the bill' denote paying for something or meeting requirements, respectively.

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