continued
- 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.”
- 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.”
Antonyms - 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