Synonyms for

Bill

Verb / bɪl / Another word for bill — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A statement of money owed for goods or services.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

invoice statement account demand

Informal

tab check chit reckoning

Literary

proclamation edict decree

Antonyms

receipt gift donation grant subsidy contribution

Common collocations

  • pay the bill
  • bill of sale
  • bill collector
  • bill of rights
  • bill of lading
  • bill of exchange
  • pass the bill
  • bill of health

Word family

noun bill
verb bill

Usage note

The word 'bill' can refer to a financial statement, a proposed law, or a beak. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I received the bill for my electricity usage.
  2. Can you split the bill with me?
  3. The restaurant gave us the bill after we finished our meal.
  4. I need to pay my phone bill.
  5. The plumber gave me a bill for fixing my sink.

Quotes

  • I have no doubt that given a few more years of unchecked spending, and we'll be back to $1 trillion dollar annual deficits. - Bill Johnson
  • If we do not change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed. - Bill Clinton
  • We need to internalize this idea of excellence. Not many folks spend a lot of time trying to be excellent. - Barack Obama

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