continue vs keep

continue is not a noun while keep is a noun.

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

As verbs, continue and keep are synonyms defined as:

continue and keep: allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

Other synonyms of continue include keep on, retain.

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

Other hypernyms of continue include hold, maintain.

As verbs, continue and keep are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of continue include go along, go on, proceed.

continue (noun)	keep (noun)
	the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
	a cell in a jail or prison
	the financial means whereby one lives

continue (verb)	keep (verb)
exist over a prolonged period of time	prevent (food) from rotting
continue talking	prevent the action or expression of
move ahead; travel onward in time or space	stick to correctly or closely
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature	maintain by writing regular records
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last	supply with necessities and support
continue a certain state, condition, or activity	hold and prevent from leaving
span an interval of distance, space or time	retain possession of
continue in a place, position, or situation	look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
continue after an interruption	retain rights to
do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop	maintain for use and service
	have as a supply
	store or keep customarily
	stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
	allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
	conform one's action or practice to
	behave as expected during of holidays or rites
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	supply with room and board
	maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
	fail to spoil or rot
	continue a certain state, condition, or activity
	to rear