continued

[ kuhn-tin-yood ]

adjective

1. lasting or enduring without interruption:

   continued good health.

2. going on after an interruption; resuming:

   a continued TV series.

Other Words From

• con·tinued·ly adverb
• con·tinued·ness noun
• uncon·tinued adjective
• well-con·tinued adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of continued¹

continue + -ed ²

Example Sentences

She continued to use the false identity until her arrest in 2016 and caused more than $120,000 in losses to banks and retailers.

From Los Angeles Times

But she hopes that continued research will mean Emma will have more options that do not involve such life-changing decisions.

From BBC

Mexico has seen continued gang wars, massacres and assassinations since Sheinbaum took office.

From Los Angeles Times

The city apologized for its actions surrounding the displacement of the neighborhood in 2021, and discussions regarding reparations have continued for several years.

From Los Angeles Times

Threads, Meta's competitor to X, has also continued to expand.

From BBC

Related Words

• abiding
• boundless
• constant
• continual
• enduring
• everlasting
• immortal
• immutable
• indestructible
• infinite
• interminable
• lasting
• never-ending
• perennial
• permanent
• perpetual
• relentless
• timeless
• unceasing
• unending