bill

US /bɪl/
UK /bɪl/
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1.

a statement of money owed for goods or services supplied

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Can I have the bill, please?
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The electricity bill is due next week.
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invoicestatementcheck
2.

a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion

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The new education bill was passed by the Senate.
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They are debating a controversial bill on healthcare.
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actlawmeasure
3.

a banknote

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He pulled a twenty-dollar bill from his wallet.
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Counterfeit bills are a serious problem.
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banknotenotepaper money
4.

a bird's beak

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The toucan has a large, colorful bill.
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The duck cleaned its feathers with its bill.
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beaknib
1.

to present a bill or invoice to (someone) for goods or services

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The restaurant will bill you at the end of your meal.
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We will bill you for the services rendered.
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chargeinvoice
2.

to advertise (a person, product, or event) in a prominent way

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The concert was billed as a tribute to rock legends.
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She was billed as the main attraction.
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advertisepromotepublicize
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