tally vs contend

tally is a noun but contend is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tally	Yes	No	Yes	No
contend	No	No	Yes	No

tally (noun)	contend (noun)
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
a bill for an amount due

tally (verb)	contend (verb)
determine the sum of	to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
keep score, as in games	have an argument about something
gain points in a game	maintain or assert
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics	compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
	be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
	succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available