continued

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adjective

con·​tin·​ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd 

1

: lasting or extending without interruption

continued success

2

: resumed after interruption

a continued story

continued

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past tense and past participle of continue

Synonyms of continued

Adjective

• continuous
• continuing
• continual
• nonstop
• incessant

Examples of continued in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

County staff recommended continued efforts to facilitate affordable housing development. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

New initiatives around digital products like Vette and events like Vogue World will fuel continued success. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Strengthening resilience requires continued collaboration between governments, healthcare providers, development institutions, and private capital. — Mitch New, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Major Jewish advocacy organizations in New York City criticized Mamdani over his continued anti-Israel rhetoric. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

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

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing continued

• continued fraction
• with the (continued) absence of

Rhymes for continued

• discontinued