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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In his resignation letter, Carvalho focused on academic gains and his desire to reach closure for the benefit of continued progress “because I believe our schools must remain focused on students and learning without distraction.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
SYDNEY—Australia’s consumer price growth eased in May amid cooling fuel prices, but underlying inflation continued to strengthen as businesses passed on higher costs resulting from the Middle East conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Hungary, already under a second-level heat alert, said it was raising that to the maximum level from Saturday to Tuesday as temperatures continued to rise.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Overall, carbon emissions continued to fall, the advisors said, putting the UK in a "leading group of countries"- but slow progress in home heating risks future targets being missed.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
While Calvin slept downstairs, the spirits, evil or not, continued their antics.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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