Continued Meaning

UK /kənˈtɪnjud/
US /kənˈtɪnjud/
Word Definition
continued meaning

Continued Definition & Usage

adjective

Referring to something that is happening without stopping or being interrupted.

Examples

  • "The meeting continued for another hour after the break."
  • "Despite the interruption, the discussion continued seamlessly."
  • "She continued working even after everyone else had left."
  • "The film continued despite technical difficulties."
  • "The rain continued all through the night."
verb

To persist or resume something after a pause or interruption.

Examples

  • "The speaker continued her presentation after the brief interruption."
  • "They decided to continue the game after the rain stopped."
  • "Once the child finished his meal, he continued playing outside."
  • "After the break, the team continued to work on their project."
  • "Despite the setback, the company continued its operations smoothly."

Cultural Context

The term 'continued' has been used for centuries in both formal and informal contexts, often signaling the persistence or resumption of an action or state. Its usage is widespread across various fields such as entertainment (e.g., 'To be continued' in TV shows), business (e.g., 'continued growth'), and daily conversations.

The Never-Ending Journey

Story

The Never-Ending Journey

On a misty morning, Sarah stood at the edge of a winding path, looking toward the distant mountains. She had been walking for hours, her feet aching, yet she continued. The road stretched endlessly before her, but she didn’t hesitate. Her journey was one of persistence, a journey that seemed as if it would never end. As she walked, memories of her last conversation echoed in her mind. 'It’s not the destination, but the continued pursuit of your dreams that matters.' Her thoughts were interrupted by a sudden rainstorm, but even as the downpour intensified, Sarah didn’t stop. She simply continued, her spirit unwavering. The storm passed, the sun broke through the clouds, and the path before her seemed even brighter. Her heart raced, not from exhaustion, but from excitement. She was moving forward, no matter what. The journey, the obstacles, the pause—they all had one thing in common: they didn’t stop her. She continued, and with each step, she moved closer to something greater. And so, Sarah’s story, like the road she walked, was not a simple beginning or end, but an ongoing narrative of persistence and growth, a narrative that would never truly be over.

The Never-Ending Journey