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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Britain's Sonay Kartal continued her impressive comeback from long-term injury with a comfortable win over former Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini to reach the Wuhan Open quarter-finals.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
“For the months ahead, we expect that continued high energy prices will weigh more on production, especially with natural gas prices now much higher than in the spring,” Colijn said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
With few verified details about the man actually accused, internet users continued searching aggressively for his whereabouts.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., or TSMC, posted a record quarter for profit as demand for artificial-intelligence infrastructure continued to surge, with Chairman and CEO C.C.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Friday just before the noon closing when the shop was crowded, a policeman pushed open the street door, hesitated, then continued back into the rear room.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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