do vs ply

do and ply both are nouns.

do and ply both are verbs.

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

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

do: get (something) done
ply: apply oneself diligently

Other hyponyms of do include overachieve, turn, underachieve, underperform, misdo, do one's best, give full measure, give one's best, go all out.

do (noun)	ply (noun)
an uproarious party	(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization	one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination

do (verb)	ply (verb)
arrange attractively	give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself	use diligently
create or design, often in a certain way	wield vigorously
carry out or perform an action	join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally	travel a route regularly
travel or traverse (a distance)	apply oneself diligently
engage in
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
carry on or function
get (something) done
proceed or get along
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
spend time in prison or in a labor camp

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