a bill

Noun · English

Meaning 1

a statement of money owed for goods or services supplied

(an invoice for goods or services)

Example

Can I have the a bill, please?

Meaning 2

a draft of a proposed law presented to a legislature

(a proposed piece of legislation)

Example

The parliament is debating a bill regarding environmental protection.

Meaning 3

a piece of paper money

(a banknote)

Example

He pulled a bill out of his wallet to pay the driver.

Synonyms

invoice, check, banknote, legislation, measure, account

Grammar

plural
bills

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