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

Meantime, continued strength at LongHorn has been driven by improving taste, service and quality metrics, per the analyst. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025

According to Motor1, with such continued support and an array of high-end aftermarket offerings, combustion engines show no sign of disappearing, and cars like the Runge R3 demonstrate that the passion for analog, high-revving performance remains alive and well. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025

Casanovas and Benlloch are plotting a continued, healthy expansion. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025

The continued resolution would keep the lights on, keep the government working for the people. —ABC News, 19 Oct. 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