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resume vs carry on

carry on vs resume

resume is a noun but carry on is not a noun.

resume and carry on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
resume Yes No Yes No
carry on No No Yes No
As verbs, carry on is a hypernym of resume; that is, carry on is a word with a broader meaning than resume:
  • resume: take up or begin anew
  • carry on: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Other hypernyms of resume include bear on, continue, preserve, uphold.
resume (noun) carry on (noun)
short descriptive summary (of events)
a summary of your academic and work history
resume (verb) carry on (verb)
take up or begin anew continue talking
return to a previous location or condition direct the course of; manage or control
give a summary (of) misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way
assume anew keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Difference between resume and carry on

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