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power vs ply

ply vs power

power and ply both are nouns.

power and ply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
power Yes No Yes No
ply Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ply is a hypernym of power; that is, ply is a word with a broader meaning than power:
  • power: supply the force or power for the functioning of
  • ply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Other hypernyms of power include cater, provide, supply.
power (noun) ply (noun)
possession of controlling influence (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
physical strength one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
(physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor
(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power
power (verb) ply (verb)
supply the force or power for the functioning of give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
use diligently
wield vigorously
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
travel a route regularly
apply oneself diligently
Difference between power and ply

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