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bill

/bɪl/

Meanings
  • noun

    A statement or list of items or amounts charged to an individual or organization.

    - "The phone bill arrived yesterday."
    - "I paid the electricity bill last week."
    - "The company sent us a large bill for damages."
  • noun

    A document authorizing payment of a debt or expense.

    - "The senator presented a bill to Congress for funding the new highway."
    - "The company submitted a bill to the insurance company for damages."
    - "The doctor gave us a bill for the medical services rendered."

Pronunciation
  1. /bɪl/



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Synonyms

billhook , hand bill , hedge bill , billman , polearm , beak , neb , nib , pecker , notice , placard , broadsheet , broadside , card , circular , flier , flyer , handbill , poster , posting , throwaway , Federal Reserve note , bank bill , bank note , banker's bill , banknote , government note , greenback , note , account , invoice , measure , charge , placard
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bill
chill , thrill , fill , will , mill , grill , spill , still
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Bill (English) : A person's given name.

  2. Bill (English) : A person who sells or collects for a business.


Variants
List of all variants of bill that leads to same result
bill , bills , fill the bill , fit the bill , billed , billing , filled the bill , filling the bill , fills the bill , fits the bill , fitted the bill , fitting the bill , billable , bill of attainder , bills of attainder , bill of exchange , bills of exchange , bill of fare , bills of fare , bill of goods , bills of goods , sell a bill of goods , sell a bill of goods to , selling a bill of goods , selling a bill of goods to , sells a bill of goods , sells a bill of goods to , sold a bill of goods , sold a bill of goods to , bill of health , bills of health
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'billa' meaning 'list, account'.


Trivia
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  1. The largest bill ever paid was for the construction of the Sydney Opera House in Australia, which cost over AUD 1.2 billion.

  2. In ancient Rome, bills were written on wax-coated tablets and could be erased and reused.

  3. The word 'bill' is derived from the Old English word 'billan', which means 'to strike' or 'to mark'.

  4. In the United States, the Senate and the House of Representatives each have their own bill numbering systems.


Related Concepts
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  1. Invoice: An invoice is a commercial document that itemizes the quantities and prices of goods or services provided to a buyer, along with any applicable taxes and discounts.

  2. Receipt: A receipt is a document that proves payment has been made for goods or services.

  3. Statement: A statement is a document that shows the financial transactions of an individual or organization during a specific period.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the term 'bill' has been used to refer to a legal document or a financial statement. In art, there are several paintings depicting people paying their bills or receiving a bill from a debt collector. In music, there are songs about receiving unexpected bills or struggling to pay bills.

How to Memorize "bill"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a stack of papers on your desk, one of which is your bill.
    - Visualize the different sections of your bill, such as the charges, the total amount due, and the payment deadline.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bill' with the feeling of financial responsibility.
    - Think of the word 'bill' as a reminder to pay your debts.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym B.I.L.L. to remember the meaning: 'B' for bill, 'I' for invoice, 'L' for list, 'L' for statement.


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