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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."
💬Trò chuyện
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.
Ý nghĩa
To resume something after a pause.
"Let's continue our discussion later."
Happening again after a pause.
"The continued presence of the guard."
Cụm từ kết hợp
continued effort
Persistent work or exertion towards a goal.
The project requires continued effort from everyone.
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.
continued growth
Ongoing development or increase.
The company expects continued growth.
Từ nguyên
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.