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

Both Iran and the United States are likely to remain locked in conflict because each side sees continued escalation as serving its strategic interests, while the costs of backing down have increased. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Researchers believe continued work across multiple fuel pathways will give the aviation industry greater flexibility as demand continues to rise. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

However, continued increases in energy prices could prompt earlier action. — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

In his continued research, and specifically in his work with Jeanne Nakamura in 2002, Csikszentmihalyi theorized that the human brain has finite processing power of about 120 bits per second. — April Dávila, Literary Hub, 22 July 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