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conform to vs ply

ply vs conform to

conform to is not a noun while ply is a noun.

conform to and ply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
conform to No No Yes No
ply Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ply is a hypernym of conform to; that is, ply is a word with a broader meaning than conform to:
  • conform to: fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
  • ply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Other hypernyms of conform to include cater, provide, supply.
conform to (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
conform to (verb) ply (verb)
behave in accordance or in agreement with give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction use diligently
observe wield vigorously
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
travel a route regularly
apply oneself diligently
Difference between conform to and ply

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