Basic Details
Word: Bill
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A printed or written statement of charges; also refers to a proposed law presented to a legislature for approval, or the beak of a bird.
Synonyms: Invoice, statement, proposal, beak
Antonyms: Payment, receipt, law (passed)
Idioms and Phrases
- Foot the bill: To pay for something, especially an expensive bill. Example: "He offered to foot the bill for dinner."
- Fit the bill: To be suitable or appropriate. Example: "This candidate really fits the bill for the job."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The waiter brought the bill after we finished our meal.
Example 2: The government introduced a new bill in Parliament yesterday.
Example 3: The pelican caught the fish with its large bill.
Fun Fact
The word "bill" comes from the Latin word "bulla," meaning a sealed document or scroll, which evolved over time to mean a written statement or proposal.
Famous Quote
"A bill is a declaration of independence from financial freedom." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is one meaning of "bill"?
a) A type of dance
b) A written statement of charges
c) A kind of hat
d) A holiday celebration
Answer: b) A written statement of charges
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bill"?
a) Payment
b) Invoice
c) Gift
d) Receipt
Answer: b) Invoice
3. Which is an antonym of "bill" in the financial sense?
a) Debt
b) Payment
c) Statement
d) Proposal
Answer: b) Payment
4. Which sentence uses "bill" correctly?
a) The duck dipped its bill into the water.
b) She wrote a bill for her homework.
c) They bill to play football today.
d) Bill is a type of mountain.
Answer: a) The duck dipped its bill into the water.
5. What does the idiom "foot the bill" mean?
a) To write an invoice
b) To refuse to pay
c) To pay for something
d) To calculate expenses
Answer: c) To pay for something
