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.
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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 trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic closures led to even greater challenges for the city’s theater community as sales to live shows continued to plummet, arts grants were canceled and audiences dwindled.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
—European indexes edged higher at market open in cautious early trade, as most sectors rose though software stocks continued their volatile run.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Martinez said the governor’s latest proposed budget builds on this record and shows Newsom’s continued commitment to the safe drinking water program.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Unions and defence firms have warned the continued delay to the blueprint is a threat to British jobs, skills and national security.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Leah hired nurses, supervised her household servants, and continued to schedule séances for New Yorkers willing to pay for the privilege of seeing an original Fox sister.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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