continue vs reform

continue

verb
  • To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc. 

  • To make a continuation bet. 

  • To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity). 

  • To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay. 

  • To make last; to prolong. 

  • To resume. 

  • To adjourn, prorogue, put off. 

noun
  • An option allowing the player to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost, while retaining their progress. 

reform

verb
  • To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits 

  • To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better 

  • To form again or in a new configuration. 

  • to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal 

noun
  • The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it 

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