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ply vs dish out

dish out vs ply

ply is a noun but dish out is not a noun.

ply and dish out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ply Yes No Yes No
dish out No No Yes No
As verbs, dish out is a hyponym of ply; that is, dish out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ply:
  • ply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
  • dish out: provide (usually but not necessarily food)
ply (noun) dish out (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) dish out (verb)
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance provide (usually but not necessarily food)
use diligently administer or bestow, as in small portions
wield vigorously
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
travel a route regularly
apply oneself diligently
Difference between ply and dish out

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