continued

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adjective

con·​tin·​ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd 

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: lasting or extending without interruption

continued success

2

: resumed after interruption

a continued story

continued

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past tense and past participle of continue

Synonyms of continued

Adjective

• continuous
• continuing
• continual
• nonstop
• incessant

Examples of continued in a Sentence

Adjective

Please accept our best wishes for your continued success.

The colors of the paint will fade with continued exposure to the sun.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Fed is widely expected to raise rates before the end of the year due to rising energy prices as a result of the wars in Iran and Ukraine and continued trade tensions. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

As gifted as Johnson is — as a communicator, as a leader, as a strategic visionary — the Bears’ ceiling for success may be defined most by Williams’ continued ascent. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

The team acknowledges that scaling the process for mainstream industrial use will require continued funding and cross-institutional effort. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Law firm has faced continued threats VDoor has recently encountered a series of challenges. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from past participle of continuen "to continue"

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing continued

• continued fraction
• with the (continued) absence of

Rhymes for continued

• discontinued