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Word: Phone Bill

Definition: A "phone bill" is a document that shows how much money you owe for your telephone service for a specific period, usually a month. It includes details about the calls you made, the plans you subscribed to, and any extra charges.

Usage Instructions:

• You usually receive your phone bill at the end of each month.
• You need to pay your phone bill to keep your telephone service active.
• It's important to check your phone bill for any mistakes or unexpected charges.

Example Sentence:

"I just received my phone bill, and I noticed that I was charged for a call I never made."

Advanced Usage:

• You can discuss your phone bill with customer service if you find any errors or if you want to change your plan.
• Some people choose to set up automatic payments for their phone bill to avoid missing a payment.

Word Variants:

• Bill: Refers to any statement of charges, not just for phones (e.g., electricity bill, water bill).
• Charge: The cost you incur for services provided (e.g., roaming charges on your phone bill).

Different Meaning:

• "Bill" can also refer to a proposed law in government (e.g., "The bill was passed by Congress.").

Synonyms:

• Statement (in the context of charges)
• Invoice (a more formal term for a bill)
• Account (in the context of billing)

Idioms & Phrasal Verbs:

• Phrasal verb: "To go over a bill" means to review the details of a bill carefully.
  • Example: "Let’s go over the phone bill together to see if everything is correct."
• Idioms:
  • "To foot the bill" means to pay for something, often unexpectedly.

Summary:

A phone bill is an important document that helps you keep track of your telephone expenses.

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Noun

1. statement of charges for telephone service

Synonyms

• telephone bill