Synonyms of continued

continued 1 of 2

adjective

kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd 

as in continuous

going on and on without any interruptions

the continued drought is starting to take its toll on the region's farms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• continuous
• continuing
• continual
• nonstop
• incessant
• uninterrupted
• constant
• unceasing
• unremitting
• unbroken
• perpetual
• ceaseless
• running
• persistent
• steady
• permanent
• endless
• unending
• lasting
• interminable
• eternal
• enduring
• everlasting
• undying
• immortal
• deathless
• durable
• stable
• unvarying
• unchanging
• changeless
• indestructible
• imperishable
• dateless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• periodic
• intermittent
• discontinuous
• recurrent
• periodical
• seasonal
• alternate
• occasional
• serial
• rhythmic
• cyclic
• noncontinuous
• sporadic
• recurring
• erratic
• spasmodic
• irregular
• unsteady
• alternating
• spotty
• fitful

continued

2 of 2

verb

past tense of continue

1

as in remained

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state

the heavy snow continued throughout the night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remained
• lasted
• persisted
• endured
• stayed
• lingered
• held on
• survived
• prevailed
• bode
• ran on
• kept up
• perdured
• abided
• held up
• tarried
• stuck around
• carried through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ceased
• stopped
• ended
• died
• concluded
• passed
• finished
• closed
• discontinued
• terminated
• expired
• quit
• lapsed
• wound up
• died (down)
• desisted
• left off
• subsided
• abated
• waned
• ebbed
• moderated
• let up

2

as in resumed

to begin again or return to after an interruption

we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resumed
• restarted
• reopened
• renewed
• proceeded (with)
• revived
• picked up
• resuscitated
• recrudesced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• completed
• ended
• concluded
• finished
• stopped
• consummated
• ceased
• finalized
• cut
• stayed
• halted
• terminated
• dropped
• discontinued
• checked
• quit
• broke
• shut off
• left off
• canned
• desisted
• scuttled
• knocked off
• belayed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of continued

Adjective

Law firm has faced continued threats VDoor has recently encountered a series of challenges. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Regime leaders in Iran are more content to see continued confrontation with the United States and its Gulf neighbors rather than pursuing peace in an effort to keep their disenchanted population at bay, one expert says. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

Instead of facing structural decline, Insulet continued to log massive growth. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Quaid has continued to move easily between genres throughout his career. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026