লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
continued
/kənˈtɪnjuːd/
The word carries a sense of linear momentum. It suggests a thread that remains unbroken, whether that is a physical movement, a state of being, or a sequence of events.
When used as a verb for persistence, it feels neutral but steady. When used to describe resuming an activity, it implies a deliberate return to a previous point of progress, like picking up a book where one left off.
As an adjective, "continued" often carries a heavier weight than "continuous." While continuous suggests a smooth, uninterrupted flow, continued often implies a conscious or stubborn persistence over time, frequently used in formal contexts such as "continued support" or "continued success."
In professional or academic settings, it functions as a signal of continuity and stability, whereas in casual conversation, it is often replaced by simpler terms like "kept going" or "started again."
💬Casual Conversation
The client just emailed. They're losing it because the outage continued through lunch.
Chill. I'll circle back with them once we pivot our strategy.
Meanings
Examples
I will continue my studies in London next year.
We must ensure the continued safety of the passengers.
Wait, I have not finished. I continued my story after a short sip of water.
The empire continued to expand for another century.
Please excuse the interruption, let us continue where we left off.
The patient showed continued improvement after the surgery.
He just kept talking and talking. He continued for an hour without stopping.
Collocations & Compounds
continued effort
Persistent work or exertion towards a goal.
continued support
Ongoing assistance or backing.
We appreciate your continued support.
continued success
Sustained achievement over time.
Their continued success is remarkable.
continued presence
The state of being somewhere for an extended period or after a pause.
The continued presence of the guard was reassuring.
Phrasal Verbs
Etymology
The word 'continued' originates from the Latin verb 'continuare', meaning 'to join together, to prolong'. This itself comes from 'continuus', meaning 'uninterrupted, unbroken'. The word entered Middle English around the 14th century, initially as a past participle of the verb 'continuen'. The verb 'continuen' was borrowed from Old French 'contenir', which also derived from the Latin 'continuare'. Over time, the meaning evolved from simply 'to join' to 'to keep on going' or 'to persist'. The adjective form, 'continued', developed from the past participle, describing something that is ongoing or has resumed.