apply vs share

apply is not a noun while share is a noun.

apply and share both are verbs.

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

As verbs, share is a hyponym of apply; that is, share 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
share: use jointly or in common

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

apply (noun)	share (noun)
	the allotment of some amount by dividing something
	the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
	a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
	assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
	any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate

apply (verb)	share (verb)
ask (for something)	communicate
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing	give out as one's portion or share
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	have, give, or receive a share of
coat, cover or smear a surface with	use jointly or in common
give or convey physically	have in common
avail oneself to
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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