continued

adjective

con·​tin·​ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd 

1

: lasting or extending without interruption

continued success

2

: resumed after interruption

a continued story

Synonyms of continued

• continuous
• continuing
• continual
• nonstop
• incessant

Examples of continued in a Sentence

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

But Iranian officials reiterated Tuesday that unfreezing the country’s overseas assets remains a precondition for continued negotiations. —Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026

However, the continued existence of the disclaimer does little to inspire confidence in Google’s safeguards. —Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Maintaining a system that can support continued progress requires both capacity and discipline. —Jim Williamson, Fortune, 26 May 2026

More broadly, our continued reliance on parcel taxes highlights a larger challenge in California’s school funding system. —Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing continued

• continued fraction
• with the (continued) absence of

Rhymes for continued

• discontinued