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BILL

(noun, verb)

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There are 13 meanings of the word Bill.

How to pronounce bill:

US

Bill - as a noun

A statute in draft before it becomes law

Example: "They held a public hearing on the bill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
measure9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instrument12legal documentlegal instrumentofficial document
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered

Example: "He paid his bill and left"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
account11invoice12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
financial statementstatement11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The entertainment offered at a public presentation

An advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

Example: "He mailed the circular to all subscribers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broadsheet16broadside13circular12flier8flyer11handbill14throwaway21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ad3advert10advertisement19advertising16advertizement28advertizing25
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

Example: "A poster advertised the coming attractions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
card7notice8placard12poster8posting10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sign5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A list of particulars (as a playbill or bill of fare)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
list4listing8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A cutting tool with a sharp edge

Example: "He used a bill to prune branches off of the tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
billhook17

A brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes

Example: "He pulled down the bill of his cap and trudged ahead"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eyeshade15peak10visor8vizor17

Horny projecting mouth of a bird

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beak10neb5nib5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mouth10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bill - as a verb

Demand payment

Example: "Will i get charged for this service?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
account11calculate13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Advertise especially by posters or placards

Example: "He was billed as the greatest tenor since caruso"

Publicize or announce by placards

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
placard12

Example Sentences

"I usually pay the electricity bill online."
"The waiter brought the bill after we finished our meal."
"John found a bill stuck in his mailbox."
"The company issued a bill for the services provided."
"He needed to pay his phone bill before the due date."
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Word Game Points

Is BILL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bill is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BILL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is BILL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bill is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BILL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BILL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bill is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BILL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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