Definitions

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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Overnight, fire activity continued around the eastern edge of the fire and began spotting near Sequoia Avenue, according to Andrew Dowd, spokesperson for the Ventura County Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Nevertheless, despite sporadic outbursts of violence, the two countries have continued to take part in diplomatic exchanges, mediated by Pakistan, aimed at bringing a formal end to the war.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The saga has transfixed Germans since early March, and has left islanders on Anholt bemused by the continued interest in the story.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Hasbro attributed the higher revenue in part to continued strength in tabletop game Magic: The Gathering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

As Chauncey Burr continued a lecture tour west into Cleveland, Ohio, he readied Ruth’s blockbuster confession for release.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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