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1. ply
verb. ['ˈplaɪ'] give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance.
Synonyms
- pimp
- help
- give
- nourish
- dish
- gutter
- sustain
- feed
- satisfy
- indulge
- underlay
- dish up
- nurture
- dish out
- board
- drench
- regale
- accommodate
- serve up
- treat
- gratify
- cater
- horse
- power
- provide
- fill
- meet
- fulfill
- supply
- serve
- staff
- fix up
- shower
- pander
- fulfil
Antonyms
- bottlefeed
- disinherit
- explode
- stay
Etymology
- plien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plier (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
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Rhymes with Ply
- adl-tabatabai
- dwi
- standby
- semidry
- private-eye
- isty
- drip-dry
- cspi
- whereby
- underly
- underlie
- overfly
- mistry
- mcfly
- lxi
- drive-by
- versailles
- thereby
- switaj
- sundai
- sri
- shanghai
- sci
- retry
- nearby
- nankai
- kyi
- kansai
- hereby
- gyi
Sentences with ply
1. Noun, singular or mass
The ply means how many sheets are glued together to make a single board.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Tourist ferries also ply the route between Panama City and Colon, going straight up the canal.
3. Adjective
But a 2018 exemption authorized by the U.S. Congress means the Delta Queen can once again ply inland waterways.
2. four-ply
adjective. having a thickness made up of four layers or strands.
Antonyms
- thinness
3. three-ply
adjective. having a thickness made up of three layers or strands.
Antonyms
- thinness
4. ply
verb. ['ˈplaɪ'] join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding.
Synonyms
- bring together
Antonyms
- refuse
- shrink
Etymology
- plien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plier (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
5. ply
verb. ['ˈplaɪ'] apply oneself diligently.
Synonyms
- perform
Antonyms
- disprove
- discontinue
Etymology
- plien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plier (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
6. ply
noun. ['ˈplaɪ'] one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination.
Antonyms
- act
Etymology
- plien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plier (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
7. ply
verb. ['ˈplaɪ'] wield vigorously.
Synonyms
- handle
- manage
Antonyms
- inelasticity
- forbid
- disallow
Etymology
- plien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plier (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
8. ply
verb. ['ˈplaɪ'] use diligently.
Synonyms
- utilize
- employ
- utilise
- apply
Antonyms
- withdraw
- borrow
- breastfeed
- starve
Etymology
- plien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plier (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
9. ply
noun. ['ˈplaɪ'] (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood.
Synonyms
- layer
Antonyms
- inactivity
- disservice
Etymology
- plien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plier (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
10. ply
verb. ['ˈplaɪ'] travel a route regularly.
Synonyms
- trip
- jaunt
- black market
- travel
Antonyms
- man
- good fortune
- good luck
- invalidate
Etymology
- plien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- plier (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))