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filling the bill

The phrase “filling the bill” has 4 syllables: fill-ing the bill

It's pronounced as /ˈfɪl.ɪŋ ðə ˈbɪl/

What is synonym and antonym for filling the bill?

In the thesaurus, “filling the bill” has 11 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for filling the bill along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for filling the bill

Antonyms for filling the bill

  • being inadequate
  • being unsuitable
  • disappointing
  • failing the need
  • failing to satisfy
  • falling short
  • missing the mark
  • not meeting expectations
  • not qualifying
  • proving insufficient

Meanings of filling the bill

  • idiomatic
    1. Being suitable or exactly right for a particular need, purpose, or situation.

Example Sentences

  • The affordable apartment is filling the bill for our temporary housing needs.
  • Her experience is filling the bill for the management role perfectly.
  • The small café was filling the bill when we wanted a quiet place to relax.
  • This laptop is filling the bill for basic office work.
  • The new assistant is filling the bill during the busy holiday season.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to filling the bill, such as: befitting, being inadequate, being unsuitable, beseeming, disappointing, doing, failing the need.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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