overlap vs continue

continue vs overlap

overlap is a noun but continue is not a noun.

overlap and continue both are verbs.

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

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

overlap: extend over and cover a part of
continue: span an interval of distance, space or time

Other hypernyms of overlap include cover, extend.

overlap (noun)	continue (noun)
a flap that lies over another part
the property of partial coincidence in time
a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

overlap (verb)	continue (verb)
extend over and cover a part of	exist over a prolonged period of time
coincide partially or wholly	continue talking
	move ahead; travel onward in time or space
	allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
	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 overlap and continue

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