ply vs join

ply and join both are nouns.

ply and join both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

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

Difference between ply and join

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