continue vs hold

continue is not a noun while hold is a noun.

continue and hold both are verbs.

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

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

continue: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
hold: cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

Other hypernyms of continue include keep, maintain.

As verbs, hold is a hyponym of continue; that is, hold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than continue:

continue: continue a certain state, condition, or activity
hold: remain in a certain state, position, or condition

Other hyponyms of continue include keep going, run on, ride.

continue (noun)	hold (noun)
	the act of grasping
	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
	a cell in a jail or prison
	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
	a stronghold
	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
	time during which some action is awaited

continue (verb)	hold (verb)
exist over a prolonged period of time	keep from exhaling or expelling
continue talking	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
move ahead; travel onward in time or space	hold the attention of
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature	assert or affirm
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last	remain committed to
continue a certain state, condition, or activity	declare to be
span an interval of distance, space or time	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
continue in a place, position, or situation	be in accord; be in agreement
continue after an interruption	aim, point, or direct
do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop	protect against a challenge or attack
	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
	have or hold in one's hands or grip
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	support or hold in a certain manner
	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
	cover as for protection against noise or smell
	organize or be responsible for
	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
	cause to come to an abrupt stop
	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
	secure and keep for possible future use or application
	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
	keep from departing
	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing

continue vs hold

continue is not a noun while hold is a noun.

continue and hold both are verbs.

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