ply vs sustain

ply is a noun but sustain is not a noun.

ply and sustain both are verbs.

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

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

ply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
sustain: provide with nourishment

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, satisfy, horse, shower, accommodate, nourish, nurture, fix up, gutter.

ply (noun)	sustain (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)	sustain (verb)
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance	undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
use diligently	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
wield vigorously	admit as valid
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding	supply with necessities and support
travel a route regularly	provide with nourishment
apply oneself diligently	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	lengthen or extend in duration or space

Difference between ply and sustain

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