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 Word Forms

• continuedly adverb
• continuedness noun
• uncontinued adjective
• well-continued adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of continued¹

continue + -ed ²

Example Sentences

In response to questions from ProPublica, a White House official said that although DeRemer opted to stay in Oregon, her husband “continued to move forward with the process of becoming” an Arizona resident.

From Salon

On commentary for Sky Sports on the night of 6 September 1995 was Martin Tyler, who initially thought the referee's whistle must have gone - after all, the linesman put his flag up - but play continued.

From BBC

Kennedy visited the offices in the aftermath but he did not meet with staff members and continued to criticise the agency's performance.

From BBC

With Ron Dante filling in for Kaylan, Volman continued performing as the Turtles as part of their regular Happy Together package tours.

From Los Angeles Times

The force said it arrested the man on 1 April on suspicion of murder and he was released while the investigation into Ms Trujillo's death 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