* Noun: This is the most common usage, referring to the state of continuing or the act of continuing.
* Example: "The continuance of the project is uncertain."
* Adjective: While less common, it can describe something that continues or is ongoing.
* Example: "The continuance rain made it difficult to travel."
* Verb: While not a common usage in modern English, it can be used as a verb meaning "to continue."
* Example: "He continuance to work despite the difficult conditions." (This is a more archaic usage.)
To determine the correct part of speech, look at how it functions in the sentence.