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continued

[kuhn-tin-yood] / kənˈtɪn yud /
ADJECTIVE
continuous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
endless extended regular repeated stable steady unbroken unceasing uninterrupted
WEAK
connected consecutive day-and-night everlasting interminable looped no end of no end to on a treadmill perpetual prolonged timeless undivided unfaltering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
broken discontinuous imbalanced intermittent unfixed unstable unsteady wobbly
WEAK
ceasing completed ending finished halting interrupted sporadic stopping
ADJECTIVE
eternal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abiding boundless constant continual enduring everlasting immortal immutable indestructible infinite interminable lasting never-ending perennial permanent perpetual relentless timeless unceasing unending unremitting
WEAK
ageless always amaranthine ceaseless continuous dateless deathless forever illimitable immemorial imperishable incessant indefinite perdurable persistent termless unbroken undying unfading uninterrupted without end
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bounded ceasing changeable concluding destructible ending ephemeral finite fleeting halting inconstant intermittent interrupted limited perishable stopping temporary terminable terminating transient
WEAK
brief changing
ADJECTIVE
extended
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drawn-out lengthy protracted
STRONG
elongate elongated enlarged long prolonged spread unfolded unfurled
WEAK
spread-out stretched-out very long
Antonyms
WEAK
abbreviated abridged compressed condensed contracted curtailed cut lessened narrow reduced shortened
ADJECTIVE
isochronal
Synonyms
WEAK
alternate chain cyclic cyclical frequent habitual intermittent isochronous like clockwork periodic periodical recurring regular reoccurring repeated repetitive rolling
ADJECTIVE
isochronous
Synonyms
WEAK
alternate chain cyclic cyclical frequent habitual intermittent isochronal like clockwork periodic periodical recurring regular reoccurring repeated repetitive rolling
ADJECTIVE
kept
Synonyms
STRONG
celebrated commemorated followed fulfilled honored obeyed regarded solemnized unbroken
Antonyms
WEAK
abandoned broken dishonored forgotten
ADJECTIVE
long
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deep great high lengthy protracted tall
STRONG
elongate elongated enduring enlarged expanded lasting lengthened lingering prolonged running stretch stretched stretching sustained towering
WEAK
distant drawn-out extensive far-off far-reaching faraway gangling lanky lofty longish outstretched rangy remote spread-out spun out stringy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
low short small
WEAK
abbreviated abridged ephemeral evanescent fleeting
ADJECTIVE
overlong
Synonyms
WEAK
deep distant dragging drawn-out elongate elongated enduring enlarged expanded extensive far-off far-reaching faraway gangling great high lanky lasting lengthened lengthy lingering lofty long-drawn-out longish outstretched prolonged protracted rangy remote running spread-out spun out stretch stretched stretching stringy sustained tall towering
ADJECTIVE
perpetual
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ceaseless constant continuous endless enduring eternal incessant infinite interminable never-ending perennial permanent persistent recurring unceasing unending
WEAK
abiding everlasting going on immortal imperishable intermittent never-ceasing perdurable recurrent reoccurring repeated repeating repetitious returning sempiternal unchanging undying unfailing uninterrupted unremitting without end
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bounded ceasing changeable changing completed discontinuous ending ephemeral finished finite halting intermittent interrupted irregular limited stopping temporary terminable transient
WEAK
brief fleeting momentary
ADJECTIVE
prolonged
Synonyms
STRONG
delayed extended lengthened protracted sustained
WEAK
prolix
Antonyms
WEAK
shortened
ADJECTIVE
protracted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drawn-out enduring extensive lengthy lingering sustained
STRONG
dragging elongate elongated enlarged expanded lasting lengthened prolonged running stretch stretched stretching towering
WEAK
deep distant far-off far-reaching faraway gangling great high lanky lofty long-drawn-out longish outstretched overlong rangy remote spread-out spun out stringy tall
ADJECTIVE
recurrent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
frequent intermittent periodic recurring repeated repetitive
WEAK
alternate chain cyclical habitual isochronal isochronous periodical regular reoccurring rolling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
constant continual irregular sporadic
WEAK
halted infrequent permanent prevented stopped
ADJECTIVE
sempiternal
Synonyms
WEAK
abiding ageless always amaranthine boundless ceaseless constant continual continuous dateless deathless enduring everlasting forever illimitable immemorial immortal immutable imperishable incessant indefinite indestructible infinite interminable lasting never-ending perdurable perennial permanent perpetual persistent relentless termless timeless unbroken unceasing undying unending unfading uninterrupted unremitting without end
ADJECTIVE
serial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sequential
STRONG
following
WEAK
consecutive continual continuing ensuing going on sequent succedent succeeding successional successive
Antonyms
WEAK
disordered
ADJECTIVE
solid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
stable steady
STRONG
firm regular
WEAK
agreed consecutive consentient like a rock set in stone unalloyed unanimous unbroken undivided uninterrupted united unmixed
Antonyms
WEAK
broken divided incomplete incontinuous intermittent
ADJECTIVE
sustained
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constant continuous uninterrupted
STRONG
backed supported
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discontinuous ending intermittent interrupted stopping
ADJECTIVE
timeless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abiding ageless endless enduring immortal
WEAK
always amaranthine constant continual dateless deathless everlasting forever illimitable immemorial indefinite infinite lasting never-ending perennial permanent perpetual persistent undying unending without end
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ephemeral
ADJECTIVE
undivided
Synonyms
STRONGEST
unflagging united unswerving
WEAK
absorbed circumspect collective combined complete concentrated concerted deliberate detailed diligent engrossed entire exclusive fast fixed full intense intent joined lock stock and barrel minute rigid scrupulous single solid steady thorough unanimous unbroken uncut undistracted vigilant wholehearted
Antonyms
WEAK
divided partial separate
ADJECTIVE
untiring
Synonyms
WEAK
constant continuing dedicated devoted dogged eager beaver fireball firm go-go grind hyper incessant indefatigable indomitable inexhaustible jumping patient perky persistent pertinacious plodding plugging resolute staunch steady strong tenacious tireless unceasing undeterred unfailing unfaltering unflagging unflinching unremitting unstinted unswerving unwavering unwearied
Antonyms
WEAK
failing irresolute tiring unpersevering

Example Sentences

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“I would say, it’s now five or six months of continued growth in industrial. We want to keep watching it, but I would say that’s what guides our forecast into Q2.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Order intake for defense activities continued its good momentum, mostly due to strong demand from Europe, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Manufacturing production instead continued to rise, expanding at the fastest rate since August.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

“This won’t happen overnight, and our personnel understand that,” she continued.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Duane continued to stand and stare at the beautiful, sparkly ice.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el