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.
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Agudelo’s coworkers have created a GoFundMe that has quickly raised more than $19,000 for her continued medical care. Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025 One-time customers evolve into long-term advocates who actively contribute to the brand’s continued evolution. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Under continued pressure from the public radio outlet, LAHSA released more complete versions of the demand letters on Wednesday with far fewer redactions. Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025 There is no continued threat to the public, according to authorities. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 May 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 31 May. 2025.

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