continued

adjective

con·​tin·​ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd How to pronounce continued (audio)
Synonyms of continuednext
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.
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New Year’s Day will see continued rain, with a high temperature near 54 degrees. Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025 Looking ahead, Timchenko stressed Ukraine’s dependence on continued support. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025 Despite its continued use, however, experts have known for decades that high-level exposure to PCE comes with health risks. Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2025 In a 1991 interview with Bomb magazine, Poe expressed continued enthusiasm for independent productions. Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for continued

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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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continued. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.

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