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Bill

🇬🇧 UK /["/bɪl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bɪl/"]/

Meaning of Bill

a document that shows how much you owe somebody for goods or services

In simple words: A piece of paper that shows how much money you need to pay.

Bill in a sentence

• Bill was excited to start his new job today.
• I need to pay the electricity bill before the due date.
• Bill is a common name in the United States.
• Have you seen the latest bill in Congress?
• Bill loves to play basketball with his friends.

How to use Bill

Used when referencing payments, like at a restaurant. Avoid using 'bill' in very formal written contexts; 'invoice' may be better there.

Grammar pattern

bill + object

Memory hint

Think of a bill as a paper 'chill' for your wallet.

Related words

Collocations with Bill

• big
• hefty
• high
• get
• receive
• be landed with
• arrive
• come in
• amount to
• payment
• collector
• bill for
• ask for
• bring
• get
• arrive
• come
• come to
• five-dollar
• twenty-dollar
• etc.
• count
• count out
• controversial
• comprehensive
• sweeping
• bring forward
• bring in
• introduce
• become law
• contain
• include something
• double
• head
• top
• share
• on a/​the bill

Synonyms for Bill

• beak

Opposites of Bill

• credit
• refund

Common mistakes with Bill

• Confused with 'check' in American English vs 'bill' in British English.
• Using 'bill' to describe a document that requires payment but is not a bill.
• Saying 'bills' instead of 'bill' when referring to the total amount.

Frequently asked questions about Bill

What does Bill mean?

A piece of paper that shows how much money you need to pay.

What is the definition of Bill?

a document that shows how much you owe somebody for goods or services

How do you use Bill in a sentence?

Bill was excited to start his new job today.

Can you give another example of Bill?

I need to pay the electricity bill before the due date.

What are synonyms for Bill?

Common alternatives include beak.

What is the opposite of Bill?

Opposite meanings include credit, refund.

What words go with Bill?

It commonly pairs with big, hefty, high, get, receive, be landed with, arrive, come in, amount to, payment, collector, bill for, ask for, bring, get, arrive, come, come to, five-dollar, twenty-dollar, etc., count, count out, controversial, comprehensive, sweeping, bring forward, bring in, introduce, become law, contain, include something, double, head, top, share, on a/​the bill.

What are common mistakes when using Bill?

Confused with 'check' in American English vs 'bill' in British English. Using 'bill' to describe a document that requires payment but is not a bill. Saying 'bills' instead of 'bill' when referring to the total amount.

How do you pronounce Bill?

US: /["/bɪl/"]/, UK: /["/bɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bill?

Used when referencing payments, like at a restaurant. Avoid using 'bill' in very formal written contexts; 'invoice' may be better there.

What CEFR level is Bill?

"Bill" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.