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verb · adjective

continued

v. · adj.
US /kənˈtɪnjud/ UK /kəntˈɪnjuːd/ con·tin·ued

  1. 01 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.

    Simple

    The rain continued all through the night and into the morning.

    In context

    Despite the technical difficulties during the first act, the performance continued without further interruption once the lighting rig was repaired.

  2. 02 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.

    Simple

    The company's success is thanks to the continued hard work of the staff.

    In context

    The patient showed signs of improvement, but the doctor emphasized the need for continued monitoring over the next forty-eight hours.

  3. 03 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.

    Simple

    You can find the continued story on page ten of the magazine.

    In context

    The report, continued from the previous month's edition, provides a comprehensive analysis of the emerging market trends in Southeast Asia.

Usage continued presence · continued to grow · continued my work

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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Very common
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