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bill1

 
pronunciation:
bIl
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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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
definition 2: a piece of paper money.
Mrs. Perez paid with a ten-dollar bill.
 
similar words:
currency, money
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
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: bills, billing, billed
definition 1: to send a written list of costs to.
The electric company bills us every month.
synonyms:
charge
definition 2: to announce or advertise to the public in a certain way.
The producers billed her as the star of the play, and he was billed as her co-star.The movie was billed as "The greatest adventure ever filmed!"
synonyms:
advertise, announce
similar words:
present
derivation: billable (adj.)
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