continue vs stand

stand vs continue

continue is not a noun while stand is a noun.

continue and stand both are verbs.

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

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

continue: exist over a prolonged period of time
stand: be in effect; be or remain in force

Other hyponyms of continue include carry, extend, die hard, endure, persist, prevail, run.

continue (noun)	stand (noun)
	a defensive effort
	a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
	a support or foundation
	tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
	a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
	a support for displaying ot holding various articles
	a small table for holding articles of various kinds
	a booth where articles are displayed for sale
	a mental position from which things are viewed
	an interruption of normal activity
	a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
	the position where a thing or person stands

continue (verb)	stand (verb)
exist over a prolonged period of time	put up with something or somebody unpleasant
continue talking	have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
move ahead; travel onward in time or space	withstand the force of something
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature	be standing; be upright
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last	put into an upright position
continue a certain state, condition, or activity	be available for stud services
span an interval of distance, space or time	hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
continue in a place, position, or situation	be tall; have a height of; copula
continue after an interruption	be in effect; be or remain in force
do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop	occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
	be in some specified state or condition
	remain inactive or immobile

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