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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"She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration of forever love and eternal soul," it added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
The transit agency said that if delays continued much longer, it would endanger their ability to get L.A. and neighboring communities ready in time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
"I grew up in a refugee camp in Syria," he continued.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Abercrombie & Fitch said it is benefiting from tariff refunds, as well as consumers’ continued willingness to buy new clothes despite ongoing inflationary pressures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
“I mean, really? Autumn all the time?” the badger continued, gazing around at the crisp canopy.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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