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satisfy vs ply

ply vs satisfy

satisfy is not a noun while ply is a noun.

satisfy and ply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
satisfy No No Yes No
ply Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ply is a hypernym of satisfy; that is, ply is a word with a broader meaning than satisfy:
  • satisfy: fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
  • ply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Other hypernyms of satisfy include cater, provide, supply.
satisfy (noun) ply (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
satisfy (verb) ply (verb)
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
make happy or satisfied use diligently
meet the requirements or expectations of wield vigorously
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
travel a route regularly
apply oneself diligently
Difference between satisfy and ply

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