Word
continued
Phoneticscon·tin·ued, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈtɪnjud/
UK/kəntˈɪnjuːd/
Definitions
01kept going
A2 · Elementary
v. to have kept doing something or stayed in the same state.
v. the past tense of 'continue', indicating the persistence of an action, state, or trajectory without stopping.
“The rain continued all through the night and into the morning.”
“Despite the technical difficulties during the first act, the performance continued without further interruption once the lighting rig was repaired.”
02uninterrupted
B1 · Intermediate
adj. happening for a long time without stopping.
adj. describing a state or action that is prolonged or remains in effect over a significant duration.
“The company's success is thanks to the continued hard work of the staff.”
“The patient showed signs of improvement, but the doctor emphasized the need for continued monitoring over the next forty-eight hours.”
Antonyms
03resumed after a break
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. starting again after a pause, like a story that finishes in the next book.
adj. referring to a narrative or sequence that resumes after a division, often seen in serialized media.
“You can find the continued story on page ten of the magazine.”
“The report, continued from the previous month's edition, provides a comprehensive analysis of the emerging market trends in Southeast Asia.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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