bills

Meanings

• noun

  A written order directing that something be paid, or a statement of an amount owed.

  - "The phone company sent us a large bill for our long-distance calls."
  - "I paid my credit card bill online."

• noun

  A document presented to a legislative body for consideration.

  - "Congress passed a bill to increase the minimum wage."
  - "The Senate is currently debating a bill on healthcare reform."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɪlz/
   
   
   
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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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bills
chills , thrills , hills , spills , frills , skills

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. bills (Scottish) : a type of coin
   

2. bills (Australian slang) : to betray or inform on someone
   

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Variants

List of all variants of bills that leads to same result
bill , billed , billing , bills , billable , fill the bill , fit the bill , filled the bill , filling the bill , fills the bill , fits the bill , fitted the bill , fitting the bill , doctors' bills , post no bills , bill of attainder , bills of attainder , bill of exchange , bills of exchange , bill of fare , bills of fare

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'billa' meaning 'decree, order, command'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'bill of sale' refers to a document transferring ownership of goods from one party to another.

2. The term 'bill of lading' is a document that serves as a receipt and contract between a shipper and a carrier for the transportation of goods.

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Related Concepts

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1. invoice: A commercial document requesting payment from a debtor or client.

2. statement: A regular account of financial transactions.

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Culture

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In American English, 'bills' can also refer to a legislative proposal, which is often colloquially referred to as a 'bill' even before it becomes a law.

How to Memorize "bills"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of papers on a desk, one of which is a bill. Visualize the words written on the bill and the amount owed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bill' with the idea of paying or owing money.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bills Are Money Owed' to help remember the meaning of the word 'bills'.

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