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apply vs put in

put in vs apply

apply and put in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apply No No Yes No
put in No No Yes No
As verbs, put in is a hyponym of apply; that is, put in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apply:
  • apply: ask (for something)
  • put in: make an application as for a job or funding
Other hyponyms of apply include submit.
apply (verb) put in (verb)
ask (for something) place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing break into a conversation
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose to insert between other elements
coat, cover or smear a surface with make an application as for a job or funding
give or convey physically set up for use
avail oneself to keep or lay aside for future use
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis
Difference between apply and put in

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