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paying bills
/ˌpeɪ.ɪŋ ˈbɪlz/
[/ˌpeɪ.ɪŋ ˈbɪlz/]
settling charges
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The regular task of paying money owed for services such as electricity and rent.
Example
Paying bills on time each month helped them avoid late fees and stressful reminder letters.
Paying bills on time each month helped them avoid late fees and stressful reminder letters.
Etymology
'Pay' from Latin 'pacare' (to pacify); 'bill' from Latin 'bulla' (a sealed document).
How & Where It’s Used
A routine financial task, now often done automatically online.