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

"This study highlights the systemic health impacts of climate stressors including air quality, wildfires, temperature, and drought conditions and the continued need to for transdisciplinary research," she said.

From Science Daily

He continued to pressure his opponent in the second round, hurting Miocic with a body kick and landing a knee from the clinch, before the former champion responded with a trademark straight right.

From BBC

Ramirez continued on his destructive path in the final rounds, landing the more significant and eye-catching shots.

From BBC

The second half continued to be riddled with errors but Chelsea eventually took advantage and were able to wrap up victory when not at their best.

From BBC

The eastbound carriageway of the motorway was reopened at about 20:20, but police said the westbound carriageway would remain closed until the early hours of Sunday as an investigation continued.

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