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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Healthcare was a continued source of employment growth, adding 42,000 jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The injuries to Baloucoune, who departed in the 58th minute, and Hansen, who continued after receiving treatment, will be particularly concerning after the performance of Farrell's back three.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
"To all trans girls participating in school sports in Washington, we want you to know that you belong: on the field, on the court, on the team," the advocate continued.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
The company said its core business continued to generate “significant” free cash flow, which it was using to pay for growth in its predictions segment.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
In the early part of 1871, former war hero, now President Ulysses S. Grant, continued the process of Reconstruction.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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