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A written or printed document that names, records, or proposes something.
Examples
The festival bill listed all the food stalls and performances.
The bill is scheduled for a hearing next week.
The contractor billed us for the extra work on the kitchen.
During feeding, the parrot's bill opened wide.
She handed out a colorful bill to promote the charity event.
Similar words
noticestatute
snout
act
charge
request payment
program
account
lower beak
flyer
Meanings
Examples
I received a bill for the electricity last month.
The restaurant left a bill on the table after we finished eating.
She checked the bill to see if there were any extra charges.
The landlord sent a bill for the overdue rent.
He disputed a bill that listed services he never used.
The bill showed a total of $120 for the repairs.
Similar words
invoice
statement
tab
charge
account
noticedocket
Examples
The contractor billed us for the extra work on the kitchen.
She will bill the client after the project is completed.
They billed the company for travel expenses.
Our accountant bills each customer at the end of the month.
He forgot to bill the supplier for the delivered parts.
The system automatically bills users for premium features.
Similar words
invoice
charge
request payment
ask for payment
send a bill
tab
collect
Examples
Congress is debating a new bill on climate change.
The bill passed the committee but still needs a full vote.
Activists rallied against the controversial bill.
The senator introduced a bill to increase funding for schools.
Opponents argue the bill would raise taxes.
The bill is scheduled for a hearing next week.
Similar words
draft
proposal
measure
legislation
law proposal
act
statute
Examples
The representative bills a new tax reform every session.
She billed a measure to protect wetlands during the debate.
Lawmakers bill proposals to address cyber security.
He billed an amendment to the existing health act.
The committee bills a draft that aims to reduce emissions.
They billed a resolution to improve public transportation.
Similar words
introduce
present
propose
submit
bring forward
table
offer
Examples
The duck's bill is wide and flat for filtering water.
A hummingbird's bill is long and thin to sip nectar.
The bird used its bill to crack open the seed.
Scientists studied the shape of the bill to identify the species.
The chick's bill was pink and soft after hatching.
During feeding, the parrot's bill opened wide.
Similar words
beak
rostrum
mandible
snout
upper beak
lower beak
gape
Examples
He found a ten-dollar bill on the sidewalk.
The cashier gave her a bill of $20 for the purchase.
Collectors value old bills with rare serial numbers.
The vending machine accepted only bills up to $50.
She folded the bill carefully before putting it in her wallet.
Tourists often exchange bills for local currency.
Similar words
banknote
note
cash
currency
legal tender
paper money
dollar
Examples
The concert bill was posted on the downtown bulletin board.
She handed out a colorful bill to promote the charity event.
The theater displayed a bill announcing the new play.
A street bill caught his eye with a bright discount offer.
The festival bill listed all the food stalls and performances.
Neighbors received a bill about the upcoming community fair.
Similar words
flyer
handout
poster
ad
noticeleaflet
brochure
FAQ
What does bill mean when referring to money owed?
A bill as a noun is a written item that lists the amount someone must pay for goods or services.
To bill someone (verb) means to send a written statement of money owed to a person or organization.
What is a bill in a legislative context?
In a legislative noun sense, a bill is a draft of a law being considered by a legislative body.
To bill a law (verb) means to introduce a draft of a law for consideration by a legislative body.
What part of a bird is called a bill?
The bill of a bird is the hard, pointed mouthpart used for eating and handling food.
What does bill mean as paper money?
A bill as a noun in finance is a piece of paper issued by a government that represents a sum of money.
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