continued
adjective
con·tin·ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd 
1
: lasting or extending without interruption
continued success
2
: resumed after interruption
a continued story
Synonyms
- ceaseless
- continual
- continuing
- continuous
- incessant
- nonstop
- perpetual
- running
- unbroken
- unceasing
- uninterrupted
- unremitting
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Example Sentences
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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Nick Celario, oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2022 In the spring, the Biden administration asked Congress for $10 billion to fund continued pandemic response efforts, but a deal to pass the funding stalled. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 Since joining Amazon in 2017 Georgia has grown the team from a single person to now a fantastic organization poised for continued growth in 7 different country offices spread across the continent. Manori Ravindran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 The recruiters were onboarded when the economy and job market still looked strong with continued growth ahead. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 News reports cited continued growth in the surrounding community as the reason the new classrooms were needed. al, 23 Aug. 2022 Over the last 17 years as President and then Chairman, Mark has overseen the steady continued growth of CNBC as the world’s #1 business and money news brand. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2022 The company’s results come after other makers of Covid-19 vaccines and products posted continued sales growth, but pointed out signs of potentially waning demand. Francesca Fontana, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 On Thursday, after GDP data was released, Biden rejected the idea that the U.S. is in a recession, and instead touted continued job growth, low unemployment and growing investment from manufacturers. Christine Mui, Fortune, 29 July 2022 See More
Nick Celario, oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2022 In the spring, the Biden administration asked Congress for $10 billion to fund continued pandemic response efforts, but a deal to pass the funding stalled. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 Since joining Amazon in 2017 Georgia has grown the team from a single person to now a fantastic organization poised for continued growth in 7 different country offices spread across the continent. Manori Ravindran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 The recruiters were onboarded when the economy and job market still looked strong with continued growth ahead. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 News reports cited continued growth in the surrounding community as the reason the new classrooms were needed. al, 23 Aug. 2022 Over the last 17 years as President and then Chairman, Mark has overseen the steady continued growth of CNBC as the world’s #1 business and money news brand. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2022 The company’s results come after other makers of Covid-19 vaccines and products posted continued sales growth, but pointed out signs of potentially waning demand. Francesca Fontana, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 On Thursday, after GDP data was released, Biden rejected the idea that the U.S. is in a recession, and instead touted continued job growth, low unemployment and growing investment from manufacturers. Christine Mui, Fortune, 29 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from past participle of continuen "to continue"
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing continued
continued 1 of 2
adjective
as in continuing
going on and on without any interruptions the continued drought is starting to take its toll on the region's farms Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- continuing
- continuous
- continual
- nonstop
- incessant
- uninterrupted
- constant
- running
- unceasing
- unremitting
- unbroken
- ceaseless
- perpetual
- persistent
- permanent
- steady
- endless
- unending
- lasting
- interminable
- enduring
- eternal
- everlasting
- undying
- immortal
- deathless
- durable
- unvarying
- stable
- unchanging
- changeless
- indestructible
- imperishable
- dateless
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- periodic
- intermittent
- recurrent
- discontinuous
- occasional
- periodical
- alternate
- seasonal
- sporadic
- serial
- rhythmic
- noncontinuous
- recurring
- cyclical
- cyclic
- rhythmical
- spasmodic
- erratic
- irregular
- alternating
- unsteady
- spotty
- fitful
continued
2 of 2verb
1
as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state the heavy snow continued throughout the night Synonyms & Similar Words
- remained
- lasted
- persisted
- endured
- stayed
- lingered
- bode
- prevailed
- survived
- held on
- abode
- ran on
- abided
- bided
- perdured
- kept up
- held up
- tarried
- stuck around
- carried through
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ceased
- stopped
- ended
- concluded
- passed
- died
- finished
- closed
- discontinued
- terminated
- quit
- expired
- quitted
- lapsed
- left off
- desisted
- wound up
- died (down)
- subsided
- waned
- abated
- moderated
- winded up
- let up
- ebbed
2
as in resumed
to begin again or return to after an interruption we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten Synonyms & Similar Words
- resumed
- restarted
- reopened
- renewed
- revived
- proceeded (with)
- picked up
- resuscitated
- recrudesced
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ended
- completed
- concluded
- finished
- stopped
- ceased
- consummated
- finalized
- stayed
- halted
- discontinued
- cut
- terminated
- dropped
- quit
- checked
- broke
- left off
- desisted
- canned
- quitted
- scuttled
- shut off
- knocked off
- belayed
- musketoons
- musketproof
- musketries
- musketry
- muskets
- muskflower
- muskgrass
- muskhogean
- muskhogeans
- muskie
- muskie weed
- muskier
- muskies
- behighted
- behighteth
- behind
- behind bars
- behind closed doors
- behind enemy lines
- behind one's back
- behind schedule
- behind someone's back
- behind the curve
- behind the eight ball
- behind the scenes