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

• 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

The greater drivers behind continued transfer spending are the Premier League’s more lucrative overseas deals. —Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025

Her continued elevation in her parents’ esteem will have been felt keenly by seventeen-year-old Philip, working for the past three years in the same factory as his father. —Frances Wilson september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025

Its continued success depends on thriving relationships with the rest of the world. —Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025

The White House did introduce additional 25% tariffs on all Indian imports in response to New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil and military goods. —David Brennan, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025

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