Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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employ | Yes | No | Yes | No |
ply | Yes | No | Yes | No |
employ (noun) | ply (noun) |
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the state of being employed or having a job | (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 |
employ (verb) | ply (verb) |
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put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose | give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance |
engage or hire for work | use diligently |
wield vigorously | |
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding | |
travel a route regularly | |
apply oneself diligently |