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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The DWP told Panorama "continued modernisation" of the service meant it was "progressing cases more quickly and effectively".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Even after rates rose, buyer demand continued in Baltimore as home prices skyrocketed elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continued dominating the North American box office, drawing an additional $70 million in ticket sales on its third weekend on the big screen, according to industry estimates.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Many other flights between LAX and Hawaii continued to operate Saturday, with some experiencing delays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
“You are still behind the others,” Luc continued.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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