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- pronunciation:
- bIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a written list showing the cost of items bought or services provided.
The carpenter sent a bill for fixing the stairs.
- synonyms:
- check, statement, tab
- similar words:
- charge, cost, expense, fee, record, tally
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| definition 2: |
a piece of paper money.
Mrs. Perez paid with a ten-dollar bill.
- similar words:
- currency, money
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| definition 3: |
a proposed law that has not yet been voted on.
The Senate debated an education bill.- similar words:
- act, law, legislation, plan, proposal
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| related words: |
account, check, debt, price, program |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bills, billing, billed |
| definition: |
to send a written list of costs to.
The electric company bills us every month.- synonyms:
- charge
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| related words: |
advertise, charge |
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| derivation: |
billable (adj.) |
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