ply vs underlay

underlay vs ply

ply and underlay both are nouns.

ply and underlay both are verbs.

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

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

ply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
underlay: provide with a base, support, lining, or backing

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, conform to, fill, fit, fulfil, fulfill, meet, satisfy, horse, shower, accommodate, nourish, nurture, sustain, fix up, gutter.

ply (noun)	underlay (noun)
(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood	a pad placed under a carpet
one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination

ply (verb)	underlay (verb)
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance	provide with a base, support, lining, or backing
use diligently	put (something) under or beneath
wield vigorously	raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
travel a route regularly
apply oneself diligently

Difference between ply and underlay

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