continue vs act

continue is not a noun while act is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
continue	No	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of continue; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than continue:

Other hypernyms of continue include move.

As verbs, act is a hypernym of continue; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than continue:

Other hypernyms of continue include move.

As verbs, act is a hypernym of continue; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than continue:

Other hypernyms of continue include move.

continue (noun)	act (noun)
	something that people do or cause to happen
	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
	a short performance that is part of a longer program
	a manifestation of insincerity

continue (verb)	act (verb)
exist over a prolonged period of time	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
continue talking	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
move ahead; travel onward in time or space	discharge one's duties
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature	play a role or part
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last	perform on a stage or theater
continue a certain state, condition, or activity	behave unnaturally or affectedly
span an interval of distance, space or time	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
continue in a place, position, or situation	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
continue after an interruption	be suitable for theatrical performance
do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop