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 acclamation continued to build, and the Spanish auteur was overcome with gratitude — for a few moments.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
After she left her post at the NEH, Cheney continued her crusade.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
Unfortunately, their neighbors did not take the advice of the aforementioned adviser and continued to splurge on extravagant vacations and drive around in the latest-model car.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
One of the most notable findings was that participants maintained the benefits even without continued monitoring or supervision.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Mary’s obsession continued even after five-year-old Pickie died of cholera.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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