Synonyms for

Continued

Verb / kʌˈntɪnju:d / Another word for continued — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To keep going or carry on with something that has already started.

Synonyms & similar words

goon continue remain goalong keep stayon cover keepon goforward uphold bearon persistin stay carryon discontinued retain preserve discontinue extend proceed persisted proceeded persevered maintained

Synonyms by register

Formal

sustained ongoing persistent uninterrupted

Informal

going on still happening keeping up carrying on

Literary

everlasting perpetual unbroken

Antonyms

discontinued ended stopped ceased halted concluded finished

Common collocations

  • continued effort
  • continued support
  • continued success
  • continued growth
  • continued education
  • continued practice
  • continued existence

Word family

noun continuation
verb continue
adjective continuing
adverb continually

Usage note

The word 'continued' often implies that something has been happening for a while and is still happening. Be mindful of its past participle usage versus the adjective form.

Example sentences

  1. He continued to read the book even though it was late.
  2. She continued to exercise every day to stay healthy.
  3. The rain continued to fall for hours.
  4. The teacher continued to explain the lesson until everyone understood it.
  5. The team continued to play despite the heavy rain.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. - Maya Angelou

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