utilize vs ply

utilize is not a noun while ply is a noun.

utilize and ply both are verbs.

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

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

utilize: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
ply: use diligently

Other hyponyms of utilize include commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give, play, play, pull out all the stops, assign, put, address, waste, misapply, misuse, avail, overdrive, overuse, cannibalise, cannibalize, recycle, reprocess, reuse, exploit, work, exploit, tap, extend, strain, exercise, exert, enjoy, take, share, put to work, work, implement, fall back, recur, resort.

utilize (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

utilize (verb)	ply (verb)
convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust)	give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	use diligently
	wield vigorously
	join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
	travel a route regularly
	apply oneself diligently

Difference between utilize and ply

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