bill
word
Definition
'Bill' can mean a statement of money owed (like in a restaurant or for utilities), a proposal for a new law, a paper banknote, or the beak of a bird.
Usage & Nuances
Very common word with many meanings. In the US, "bill" usually means a paper note (money), but in the UK, "note" is more common for money, and "bill" mainly means an invoice or restaurant check. In legal contexts, "bill" refers to proposed laws. Do not confuse with "check"—in the US, ask for the "check" (restaurant), but in the UK, request the "bill".
Example Sentences
Can I have the bill, please?
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He paid the electricity bill yesterday.
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The new bill was introduced in Parliament.
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He found a twenty-dollar bill in his pocket.
natural
The duck used its bill to catch food in the water.
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We split the bill at dinner last night.
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