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

After the second session, the authors reported that the woman had even greater speech capabilities, more facial expressions and humor, increased walking agility and continued continence. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026

The continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah is still a top Iranian priority as well. —Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

The stock market and the wider economy have come to increasingly rely on massive spending on AI to propel continued growth, even as firms warn of job losses tied to the technology. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 June 2026

Current tests all show complete and continued sobriety. —Carrie Johnson, NPR, 9 June 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