continent vs contain

continent is a noun but contain is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
continent	Yes	Yes	No	No
contain	No	No	Yes	No

continent (noun)	contain (noun)
one of the large landmasses of the earth

continent (adjective)	contain (adjective)
having control over urination and defecation
abstaining from sexual intercourse

continent (verb)	contain (verb)
	hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	include or contain; have as a component
	be divisible by
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing