apply vs ply

apply is not a noun while ply is a noun.

apply and ply both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apply	No	No	Yes	No
ply	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, ply is a hyponym of apply; that is, ply is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apply:

apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
ply: use diligently

Other hyponyms of apply include commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give, play, play, pull out all the stops, assign, put, address, waste, misapply, misuse, avail, overdrive, overuse, cannibalise, cannibalize, recycle, reprocess, reuse, exploit, work, exploit, tap, extend, strain, exercise, exert, enjoy, take, share, put to work, work, implement, fall back, recur, resort.

apply (noun)	ply (noun)
	(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
	one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination

apply (verb)	ply (verb)
ask (for something)	give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing	use diligently
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	wield vigorously
coat, cover or smear a surface with	join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
give or convey physically	travel a route regularly
avail oneself to	apply oneself diligently
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis

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