plied Definition
- 1work steadily with (a tool).
- 2travel regularly over a route, typically for commercial purposes.
Using plied: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plied" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He plied his trade as a carpenter for many years.
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She plied the needle through the fabric.
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The boat plies between the islands every day.
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The bus plies the route from the airport to the city center.
plied Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: plied in Brief
The verb 'plied' [plaid] has two main meanings: to work steadily with a tool or to travel regularly over a route, usually for commercial purposes. Examples of the former include 'She plied the needle through the fabric,' while examples of the latter include 'The boat plies between the islands every day.' Synonyms for 'plied' include 'work,' 'use,' 'manipulate,' 'operate,' 'navigate,' 'travel,' and 'commute.'
