Pronunciation: /bɪl/

Definitions of bill

noun a proposed law presented for approval to a legislative body

Example Sentences

A1 I need to pay my phone bill.

A2 The restaurant bill was more expensive than I expected.

B1 Can you split the bill with me for dinner tonight?

B2 The bill for the repairs to my car was higher than I anticipated.

C1 The government passed a new bill to improve healthcare access.

C2 The bill for the construction project came in under budget.

verb to propose a law

Example Sentences

A1 I will bill you for the services rendered.

A2 She bills her clients on a monthly basis.

B1 The company will bill you for any additional expenses incurred.

B2 The contractor billed the client for the completed project.

C1 The lawyer bills by the hour for their legal services.

C2 The hotel will bill your credit card for any room damages.

Examples of bill in a Sentence

formal The bill for the services rendered has been sent to your mailing address.

informal Hey, don't forget to pay your phone bill by the end of the month.

slang I can't believe how high my electricity bill is this month, it's ridiculous!

figurative His reckless behavior towards others will eventually come back to him like a bill that needs to be paid.

Grammatical Forms of bill

past tense

billed

plural

bills

comparative

more bill

superlative

most bill

present tense

bill

future tense

will bill

perfect tense

have billed

continuous tense

is billing

singular

bill

positive degree

bill

infinitive

to bill

gerund

billing

participle

billed

Origin and Evolution of bill

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'bill' originated from the Latin word 'bulla' meaning 'seal' or 'document'. It later evolved to refer to a written statement of charges or a list of items.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bill' expanded in meaning to also refer to a written order for payment, a proposed piece of legislation, and a beak-like mouthpart of a bird.