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hold over vs continue

continue vs hold over

hold over and continue both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hold over No No Yes No
continue No No Yes No
As verbs, continue is a hypernym of hold over; that is, continue is a word with a broader meaning than hold over:
  • hold over: continue a term of office past the normal period of time
  • continue: continue in a place, position, or situation
Other hypernyms of hold over include remain, stay, stay on.
hold over (verb) continue (verb)
intimidate somebody (with a threat) exist over a prolonged period of time
hold over goods to be sold for the next season continue talking
keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time move ahead; travel onward in time or space
continue a term of office past the normal period of time allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
hold back to a later time keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
span an interval of distance, space or time
continue in a place, position, or situation
continue after an interruption
do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop
Difference between hold over and continue

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