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billed

Pronunciation: [bɪld]

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Learn how to use billed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “financial transaction”

(verb) to request payment for goods or services that have been provided. When you buy something, and the store asks you to pay, they bill you.

Example

The company billed me for the internet service I used last month.

Example

I wasn't billed for the delivery, which was a pleasant surprise.

Example

How much was I billed for my last electricity usage?

Context: “reporting”

(verb) to assign someone a role or a label in a particular context. This is often used when discussing how people are described or categorized in stories, movies, or events.

Example

She was billed as the star of the show, and everyone came to see her perform.

Example

He was not billed as a guest speaker at the conference last year, so many people were surprised to see him there.

Example

Who is billed as the main performer for the event?

How to pronounce billed

Pronunciation: [bɪld]

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