ply vs satisfy

ply is a noun but satisfy is not a noun.

ply and satisfy both are verbs.

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

As verbs, satisfy is a hyponym of ply; that is, satisfy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ply:

ply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
satisfy: fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

Other hyponyms of ply include staff, drench, regale, treat, board, feed, give, feed, dish, dish out, dish up, serve, serve up, cater, pander, pimp, procure, help, serve, power, feed, gratify, indulge, pander, underlay, conform to, fill, fit, fulfil, fulfill, meet, horse, shower, accommodate, nourish, nurture, sustain, fix up, gutter.

ply (noun)	satisfy (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)	satisfy (verb)
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance	fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
use diligently	make happy or satisfied
wield vigorously	meet the requirements or expectations of
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
travel a route regularly
apply oneself diligently

Difference between ply and satisfy

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