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ply vs provide

provide vs ply

ply is a noun but provide is not a noun.

ply and provide both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ply Yes No Yes No
provide No No Yes No
As verbs, ply and provide are synonyms defined as:
  • ply and provide: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Other synonyms of ply include cater, supply.
ply (noun) provide (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) provide (verb)
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance take measures in preparation for
use diligently determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
wield vigorously give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding give something useful or necessary to
travel a route regularly supply means of subsistence; earn a living
apply oneself diligently mount or put up
make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
Difference between ply and provide

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