continued

verb
UK: /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
US: /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

  1. To keep doing something without stopping.

    1. The music continued all night long. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the rain, the game continued until it got dark. [ ] [ ]

  2. To start doing something again after stopping.

    1. She paused, then continued speaking softly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The talks continued after a short break for lunch to relax. [ ] [ ]

  3. To exist or happen without stopping.

    1. The drought continued for several months. [ ] [ ]
    2. His popularity continued to grow, and he was always recognised. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

extended
continued adjective

  1. Having gone on without interruption; not stopped.

    1. The continued success is inspiring. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city faced continued challenges, but they persevered through it. [ ] [ ]

  2. Renewed or repeated.

    1. We saw a continued effort to improve. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project experienced continued delays because of the weather. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "continued" in English means: To keep doing something without stopping., To start doing something again after stopping., To exist or happen without stopping..

The phonetic transcription of "continued" is /kənˈtɪnjuːd/ in British English and /kənˈtɪnjuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "continued": extended.

Example usage of "continued": "The music continued all night long.". More examples on the page.