Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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ply | Yes | No | Yes | No |
employ | Yes | No | Yes | No |
ply (noun) | employ (noun) |
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(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood | the state of being employed or having a job |
one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination |
ply (verb) | employ (verb) |
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give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose |
use diligently | engage or hire for work |
wield vigorously | |
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding | |
travel a route regularly | |
apply oneself diligently |