continued

[kuhn-tin-yood]

adjective

1. lasting or enduring without interruption.

   continued good health.

2. going on after an interruption; resuming.

   a continued TV series.

Other Word Forms

• continuedly adverb
• continuedness noun
• uncontinued adjective
• well-continued adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of continued¹

continue + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Joe rushed over to help me while “Brick House” continued to play.

From Los Angeles Times

The law gave him a lucrative career and he continued to practise throughout his time in politics.

From BBC

Israel's continued participation in Eurovision has been controversial due to the ongoing war in Gaza, and several countries had already called for their exclusion.

From BBC

So, Bui continued, “every year I manage to lumber my way back to London.”

From Los Angeles Times

“What really got me interested in running is seeing the continued failed leadership within the department,” Strong said in a recent interview.

From Los Angeles Times

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• perennial 
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• timeless 
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