continued
Americanadjective
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lasting or enduring without interruption.
continued good health.
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going on after an interruption; resuming.
a continued TV series.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of continued
Explanation
Continued means "ongoing." You might ask your friends for their continued help with the movie you're shooting in your neighborhood, even as filming goes long into the night. Use the adjective continued to describe something that has staying power, or that goes on for some time without pausing. A continued flow of water from a city fire hydrant just keeps on spurting, and your continued support for a politician means you keep on voting for her year after year. The Latin root of continued is continuare, "join together or connect."
Example Sentences
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Continued growth could place increasing pressure on food resources, native vegetation, and the broader ecosystem.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Continued delays to the Strait of Hormuz’s reopening due to the Middle East conflict could also support prices, say Kenanga Futures analysts in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
For students on a wait list, counselors have long suggested writing a Letter of Continued Interest, which might include a pledge to attend if accepted.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Continued attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East and ongoing restrictions on tanker movements through the strait have led to the “largest disruption in history,” it said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Continued excellent performance in this role would certainly get him a promotion.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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