continued — Something that has been resumed or extended without interruption after a pause or break.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Something that has been resumed or extended without interruption after a pause or break.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
Example Sentences
- My mom's continued nagging about cleaning my room has reached legendary levels.
- The continued popularity of cat videos proves that the internet has its priorities straight.
- Thanks to your continued support, our company achieved record sales this year.
continued
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈtɪnjuːd/]
Something that has been resumed or extended without interruption after a pause or break.
Something that has been resumed or extended without interruption after a pause or break.
Though steps were skewed, strength renewed - the race continued!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'continuare' meaning 'to make continuous or unbroken.' The root idea was of keeping something connected like links in an unbroken chain.
Breakdown
con- (together/with) + tinu- (to hold/stretch) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom's continued nagging about cleaning my room has reached legendary levels.”
“The continued popularity of cat videos proves that the internet has its priorities straight.”
“Thanks to your continued support, our company achieved record sales this year.”
“The continued development of technology has transformed our daily lives.”
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