traverse vs continue

continue vs traverse

traverse is a noun but continue is not a noun.

traverse and continue both are verbs.

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

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

traverse: to cover or extend over an area or time period
continue: span an interval of distance, space or time

Other hypernyms of traverse include cover, extend.

traverse (noun)	continue (noun)
taking a zigzag path on skis
travel across
a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
a horizontal beam that extends across something

traverse (verb)	continue (verb)
deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit	exist over a prolonged period of time
travel across or pass over	continue talking
to cover or extend over an area or time period	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 traverse and continue

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