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introduction
Noun
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An introduction is the first or opening part
This is the introduction to the book.
The introduction to the first movement of the symphony is slow and majestic.
The winners received their prizes after their introductions to the audience.
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An introduction is when something is announced.
The winner of the prize will be announced during the introduction portion of the opening ceremonies.
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An introduction is a social process for making two people acquainted.
My introduction to Dr. Sagan was cordial.
Dr. Sagan was silent during our introduction.
Karen was responsible for my introduction to Dr. Sagan.
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A process for making someone familiar with a certain area, topic, or field.
Lisa's introduction to horseback riding was a disaster.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
Bill
Proper noun
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Bill is a male given name. It is short for William.
Bill is working on a report.
bill
Noun
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A bill is a piece of paper money; a banknote.
I paid for my sandwich using a twenty-dollar bill.
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A bill is a piece of paper telling you what other people have done for you and how much you owe them.
"Ask the waitress if we can have the "bill" now."
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A bird's bill is its beak (the hard mouth part).
The toucan is known for its colorful bill.
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A bill is a proposed law.
The bill passed the Senate.
bill
Verb
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If you bill someone, you give or send them a bill.
The shop billed me $100 for tickets.
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If you bill a person or an event, you announce them.
He was billed as "The Great Houdini".