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avail vs apply

apply vs avail

avail is a noun but apply is not a noun.

avail and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
avail Yes No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of avail; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than avail:
  • avail: take advantage of
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of avail include employ, use, utilise, utilize.
avail (noun) apply (noun)
a means of serving
avail (verb) apply (verb)
take advantage of ask (for something)
take or use refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
be of use to, be useful to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
coat, cover or smear a surface with
give or convey physically
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
Difference between avail and apply

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