BILL
BILL: meaning and examples
Today's word is: bill (noun)
It is used in several different ways. The following 3 meanings are the most common.
Meaning 1: A written document that shows how much money you owe someone for services or products that have been received; invoice.
Meaning 2: Paper money; also known as a note.
Meaning 3: A written document that proposes a new law.
The following examples correspond to Meaning 1, 2 and 3 respectively.
Example 1:
This month our telephone bill was almost 200 Euros.
Example 2:
Yesterday was my lucky day; I found a 100 Euro bill on the ground in front of my house.
Example 3:
The opposition party proposed a new bill in congress. They are hoping to reduce the level of domestic violence across the country.
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