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.
Recent Examples on the Web In a world undergoing a complicated, urgent energy transition, Aramco’s continued health—and Saudi Arabia’s—will depend on how well the energy giant both shapes and adapts to the changes. Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024 She was also told her continued pregnancy would put her at risk of preeclampsia and infection. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024 All signs point to a continued deceleration in prices after a gruesome two-year stretch for inflation, which has forced the Bank of England to intervene by bringing interest rates to generational highs. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Apr. 2024 This year, a new suite of AI Apps and Experience categories recognize the innovation and continued impact of AI across tech, pop culture, advertising, art, public service and activism. Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024 Drescher’s words spoke to the continued relevance of the sci-fi world dreamed up by the Wachowski sisters 25 years ago. Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024 The case was put on hold after Mr. Giuliani declared bankruptcy, and Ms. Freeman and Ms. Moss are now suing Mr. Giuliani again, for his continued false statements about them. Elizabeth Williamson, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024 But the continued growth of large-scale renewable energy is seriously limited by NIMBYs blocking new long-haul transmission line projects. Christopher Helman, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Despite continued investments in decarbonization, about 62% of executives now anticipate the world will reach net zero by 2060 or later, up from 54% in last year’s survey. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continued. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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