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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Asked the 3 keys to its continued success, Wayland replies: 1) Creating a community in each café, 2) Streamlining finances to ensure profitability, 3) Creating a positive culture where employees want to work. Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Meanwhile, Nvidia's continued success depends on the continued growth of the AI industry, which some critics consider unsustainable at current levels. ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025 The exact hiccups in the negotiations remain unclear, though disagreements over Israel’s continued military presence in the Gaza Strip and a day-after plan for the Palestinians have long plagued the talks. Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025 Much of the increase has been earmarked for public safety, specifically for police and fire, amid continued growth, officials said. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 9 July 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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