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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While our owners will be paying more per hour for individuals, if we can really make sure that we create the best possible environment, the result will be continued financial success for our owners.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Thompson said her love of reading continued into adulthood, with authors such as Jane Austen and fantasy writers shaping her imagination and worldview.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Within tech, investors and traders have continued to focus on semiconductor manufacturers.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
But even after this evacuation, the 911 call log and the new county report show sheriff’s deputies responded to an increasing number of spot fires and flare-ups that continued to creep farther west.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Mrs. Heemstra continued with her recipe for stretching the tea ration with rose leaves.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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