continued

adjective

con·​tin·​ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd How to pronounce continued (audio)
1
: lasting or extending without interruption
continued success
2
: resumed after interruption
a continued story

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.
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The project likely sells fairly well at the moment, especially for a decades-old title, but streaming activity is largely to thank for its continued success on the U.K. rankings. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Though scaled back from the couple’s original $100 million agreement, the new partnership reflects Netflix’s continued confidence in Markle's and Prince Harry’s storytelling. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025 Months later, amid continued delays, CamCo submitted another letter committing to pay both the $11 million sublease and the $2 million contribution by Sept. 1, 2020. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025 Earlier this week, the president threatened to elevate tariffs on India, already set at 25 percent, to 50 percent due to the country’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for continued

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of continued was in the 15th century

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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continued. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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