ply vs layer

ply and layer both are nouns.

ply and layer both are verbs.

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

As nouns, layer is a hypernym of ply; that is, layer is a word with a broader meaning than ply:

ply: (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
layer: single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

Other hypernyms of ply include bed.

ply (noun)	layer (noun)
(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood	thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells
one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination	a hen that lays eggs
	single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
	an abstract place usually conceived as having depth
	a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another

ply (verb)	layer (verb)
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance	make or form a layer
use diligently
wield vigorously
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
travel a route regularly
apply oneself diligently

Difference between ply and layer

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