ply vs apply

ply is a noun but apply is not a noun.

ply and apply both are verbs.

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

As verbs, apply is a hypernym of ply; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than ply:

ply: use diligently
apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Other hypernyms of ply include employ, use, utilise, utilize.

ply (noun)	apply (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

ply (verb)	apply (verb)
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance	ask (for something)
use diligently	refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
wield vigorously	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding	coat, cover or smear a surface with
travel a route regularly	give or convey physically
apply oneself diligently	avail oneself to
	ensure observance of laws and rules
	apply oneself to
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	be applicable to; as to an analysis

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