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pander vs ply

ply vs pander

pander and ply both are nouns.

pander and ply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pander Yes No Yes No
ply Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ply is a hypernym of pander; that is, ply is a word with a broader meaning than pander:
  • pander: arrange for sexual partners for others
  • ply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Other hypernyms of pander include cater, provide, supply.
As verbs, ply is a hypernym of pander; that is, ply is a word with a broader meaning than pander:
  • pander: yield (to); give satisfaction to
  • ply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Other hypernyms of pander include cater, provide, supply.
pander (noun) ply (noun)
someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) (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
pander (verb) ply (verb)
arrange for sexual partners for others give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
yield (to); give satisfaction to use diligently
wield vigorously
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
travel a route regularly
apply oneself diligently
Difference between pander and ply

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