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continue vs endure

endure vs continue

continue and endure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
continue No No Yes No
endure No No Yes No
As verbs, endure is a hyponym of continue; that is, endure is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than continue:
  • continue: exist over a prolonged period of time
  • endure: continue to exist
Other hyponyms of continue include carry, extend, die hard, persist, prevail, run, stand.
continue (verb) endure (verb)
exist over a prolonged period of time put up with something or somebody unpleasant
continue talking undergo or be subjected to
move ahead; travel onward in time or space continue to live and avoid dying
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature last and be usable
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last face and withstand with courage
continue a certain state, condition, or activity persist for a specified period of time
span an interval of distance, space or time continue to exist
continue in a place, position, or situation
continue after an interruption
do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop
Difference between continue and endure

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