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UK//bɪlz//US//bɪlz//

Meaning of Bills

Documents requesting payment for goods or services received.

In simple words: Pieces of paper asking for money you owe.

Bills in a sentence

  • I have several unpaid bills on my desk.
  • This month's utility bills are higher than expected.
  • Don't forget to pay your medical bills before the deadline.
  • He tracked all his bills using a budgeting app.
  • She was overwhelmed by the stack of bills in her mailbox.
  • They discussed the new tax bills being proposed in Congress.

How to use Bills

Used in formal and informal contexts. Avoid in overly casual situations unless discussing finances. Can refer to various types of money requests, such as utilities or services.

Grammar pattern

noun plural

Memory hint

Think of 'bills' as 'bills to pay' - you feel the stress when they pile up.

Related words

Collocations with Bills

  • pay bills
  • monthly bills
  • unpaid bills
  • utility bills
  • medical bills

Synonyms for Bills

  • invoices
  • charges
  • statements
  • dues
  • expenses

Opposites of Bills

Common mistakes with Bills

  • Confused with 'bills' as in 'bills of rights'.
  • Using 'bill' for plural when referring to multiple types of bills.
  • Confusing it with 'invoice' which has specific business meanings.

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Frequently asked questions about Bills

What does Bills mean?

Pieces of paper asking for money you owe.

What is the definition of Bills?

Documents requesting payment for goods or services received.

How do you use Bills in a sentence?

I have several unpaid bills on my desk.

Can you give another example of Bills?

This month's utility bills are higher than expected.

What are synonyms for Bills?

Common alternatives include invoices, charges, statements, dues, expenses.

What is the opposite of Bills?

Opposite meanings include income, revenue.

What words go with Bills?

It commonly pairs with pay bills, monthly bills, unpaid bills, utility bills, medical bills.

What are common mistakes when using Bills?

Confused with 'bills' as in 'bills of rights'. Using 'bill' for plural when referring to multiple types of bills. Confusing it with 'invoice' which has specific business meanings.

How do you pronounce Bills?

US: //bɪlz//, UK: //bɪlz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bills?

Used in formal and informal contexts. Avoid in overly casual situations unless discussing finances. Can refer to various types of money requests, such as utilities or services.