ridge vs continue

continue vs ridge

ridge is a noun but continue is not a noun.

ridge and continue both are verbs.

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

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

ridge: extend in ridges
continue: span an interval of distance, space or time

Other hypernyms of ridge include cover, extend.

ridge (noun)	continue (noun)
a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters
any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
a long narrow range of hills
a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean
any long raised strip

ridge (verb)	continue (verb)
form into a ridge	exist over a prolonged period of time
spade into alternate ridges and troughs	continue talking
throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides	move ahead; travel onward in time or space
plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip	allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
extend in ridges	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 ridge and continue

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