bills
word · lemma: bill
Definition
'Bills' is the plural of 'bill'. It most commonly means papers or amounts of money you must pay, but it can also mean paper money or proposed laws in government.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for money you owe: 'pay the bills', 'electricity bills', 'monthly bills'. In American English, 'bills' can also mean paper money; in formal or political contexts, it means proposed laws. Don't confuse it with 'invoice', which is more formal and business-related.
Example Sentences
I need to pay my bills today.
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There are five-dollar bills in my wallet.
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The senator introduced two new bills last week.
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After rent and other bills, I don't have much money left.
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Can you break one of these twenty-dollar bills?
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Lawmakers are debating several bills before the vote.
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