bill
bill
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling: /bɪl/
Syllable Breakdown:
bi: /bɪ/
/b/ - Voiced bilabial stop
/ɪ/ - Short front unrounded vowel
ll: /l/
/l/ - Alveolar lateral liquid
Word Form Variations
Singular: bill
Plural: bills
Other Related Terms:
Verb:
to bill (meaning to send a bill or invoice)
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Bill (Noun)
Definitions:
A piece of paper money: A legal tender issued by a government as a unit of currency.
Synonyms: note, banknote, legal tender
Antonyms: coin, token
A formal written document:
A document requesting payment: An invoice or statement of account.
Synonyms: invoice, statement, account
Antonyms: receipt, payment
A proposal or draft of a law: A proposed piece of legislation.
Synonyms: draft, proposal, resolution
Antonyms: law, act, statute
A long, narrow beak: The projecting part of a bird's face used for eating or feeding its young.
Synonyms: beak, rostrum
Antonyms: mouth, lips
Bill (Verb)
Definitions:
To present a bill or invoice: To demand payment for goods or services.
Synonyms: invoice, charge, demand
Antonyms: pay, settle, discharge
To publicly announce or advertise: To make known or promote.
Synonyms: announce, advertise, proclaim
Antonyms: conceal, hide, keep secret
Bill (Adjective)
Definitions:
Having a long, narrow beak: Possessing a bill-like shape.
Synonyms: beaked, rostrate
Antonyms: blunt, rounded
Bill (Adverb)
Definitions:
In a manner resembling a bill or beak: Like a bill or beak.
Synonyms: beakedly, rostrately
Antonyms: bluntly, roundedly
Examples of Use
In Books
"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald: "He took out a bill-fold and selected a ten-dollar bill." (Fitzgerald, 1925)
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen: "Mr. Bennet, however, was not so easily appeased. 'I am not going to pay a bill for such nonsense.'" (Austen, 1813)
In Newspapers
The New York Times: "The federal government has proposed a new infrastructure bill that would allocate billions of dollars for roads, bridges, and public transportation." (The New York Times, 2023)
The Guardian: "The bird's long, yellow bill is perfect for catching fish." (The Guardian, 2021)
In Online Publications
Wikipedia: "A bill is a formal written document that proposes a law." (Wikipedia, 2023)
The Atlantic: "The restaurant's bill was surprisingly high." (The Atlantic, 2022)
In Entertainment Media
"The Simpsons": Homer Simpson often complains about receiving large bills.
"Game of Thrones": The characters often discuss political bills and laws.
In General Public Discourse
Everyday conversations: People frequently discuss bills, such as utility bills, phone bills, and medical bills.
Political debates: Politicians often debate about proposed bills and legislation.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Bill
"A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking real money." — Everett Dirksen
"The man who never has money enough to pay his bills has too much of something else." — James Lendall Basford
"Never spend your money before you have earned it." — Thomas Jefferson (implied with paying bills)
"Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks." — Steven Wright
"When you are in debt, you are a slave to your bills." — Anonymous
"If you think nobody cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple of car payments." — Earl Wilson
"There is no such thing as a free lunch; someone always has to pay the bill." — Milton Friedman
"The art of living easily as to money is to pitch your scale of living one degree below your means." — Sir Henry Taylor
"A bill is a statement of truth and a promise of consequences." — Anonymous
"When you receive your bills, don’t just pay them; appreciate them. They are reminders of your prosperity." — Anonymous
Etymology
The word "bill" has a long and interesting history. It comes from an old Germanic word called "billja," which meant "beak" or "pointy object." Over time, this word evolved into "bill" in English.
The first known use of "bill" in English was in the 13th century. At that time, it meant "a long, pointed weapon" like a sword or axe. Later, it also came to mean "a document or account," especially one related to money. This is likely because bills were often written on long, narrow pieces of paper, similar to the shape of a beak.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Bill
Common Phrases:
A bird's bill: A metaphor for a bird's beak.
To pay the bill: To pay for something.
To run up a bill: To accumulate a debt.
To present a bill: To submit a bill or invoice.
To settle a bill: To pay a bill.
Less Common Phrases and Idioms:
A bill of fare: A menu.
To get one's bill: To receive a bill.
To foot the bill: To pay the bill.
To pick up the tab: To pay the bill.
To be in the red: To be in debt.
Idiomatic Expressions with Synonyms:
To be in the red: To be in debt (synonym: to be broke)
To run up a tab: To accumulate a debt (synonym: to rack up a bill)
To pick up the tab: To pay the bill (synonym: to foot the bill)
Note: While "bill" is a common word, it's not as frequently used in idioms as some other words. The above list includes a mix of common phrases and less common idioms to provide a variety of examples.
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Source Information
Definition of bill from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
