Continued: meaning, definitions and examples

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continued

 

[ kษ™nหˆtษชn.juหd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action process

The term 'continued' refers to the act of persisting in a course of action without interruption. It is often used to indicate that an activity or process is ongoing or that something is being sustained over time. This term can relate to various contexts, including discussions, events, or performances. For instance, when someone says a meeting continued for several hours, it implies that the meeting did not stop and maintained its agenda. Furthermore, 'continued' can express the notion of a situation that has not changed despite external influences.

Synonyms

carried on, lasted, persisted, prolonged, sustained.

Examples of usage

  • The concert continued despite the rain.
  • She continued her studies after graduating.
  • The film continued for another hour.
  • They continued their journey at dawn.

Translations

Translations of the word "continued" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น continuado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fortgesetzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dilanjutkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะดะพะฒะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kontynuowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ถ™็ถšใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท continuรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ continuado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท devam eden

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ„์†๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokraฤujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokraฤujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ็ปญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nadaljevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ haldiรฐ รกfram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา“ะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ davam etdirilษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ continuado

Etymology

The word 'continued' has its origins in the Latin word 'continuare', which means 'to join together'. This Latin term itself comes from 'continuus', meaning 'uninterrupted or continuous'. The transition of the word into Middle English as 'Continued' can be traced back to around the 14th century, where it began to take on its modern form and usage. It was typically used in contexts that conveyed a sense of continuity and uninterrupted progress. Over the centuries, 'continued' has been utilized in various fields including literature, education, and law, signifying the ongoing nature of processes or actions. Its usage in contemporary English often reflects an emphasis on persistence and the maintenance of situations despite potential challenges.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #487, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.