join vs ply

join and ply both are nouns.

join and ply both are verbs.

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

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

join: cause to become joined or linked
ply: join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding

Other hyponyms of join include ancylose, ankylose, connect, connect, miter, close, close up, anastomose, inosculate, couple, match, mate, pair, twin, match, mortice, mortise, cog, fair, scarf, rebate, rabbet, seam, bridge, close, ligate, assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack, tack together, sovietise, sovietize.

join (noun)	ply (noun)
a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets	(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made	one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination

join (verb)	ply (verb)
make contact or come together	give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
cause to become joined or linked	use diligently
become part of; become a member of a group or organization	wield vigorously
come into the company of	join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
be or become joined or united or linked	travel a route regularly
	apply oneself diligently

Difference between join and ply

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