continued
0 antonyms and opposites of continued, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Ongoing or extended without stopping; carried on further.
Frequently asked questions
What does “continued” mean?
The word “continued” means ongoing or extended without stopping; carried on further. In plain terms, still going on, or extended further than before.
How do you pronounce “continued”?
“Continued” is pronounced kuhn-TIHN-yood (/kənˈtɪn.jud/ in IPA).
How do you use “continued” in a sentence?
Here is “continued” used in a sentence: “Thank you for your continued support over the years.”
What part of speech is “continued”?
“Continued” is an adjective.
Is “continued” a common word?
“Continued” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between continued and continuous?
Continued means something has carried on or been resumed after starting, and may still have pauses — continued support over years. Continuous means without any break at all — continuous noise runs unbroken from start to finish. Continued stresses ongoing progress; continuous stresses an unbroken state.
What is the opposite of continued?
The main opposites are stopped, halted, discontinued, or ended. Where continued describes something still going or carried on further, its antonyms describe activity that has ceased. Suspended, paused, or interrupted fit better when the break is only temporary rather than a final stop.
Is continued formal or informal?
Continued is neutral and works in both everyday and formal writing. It is especially common in official or editorial contexts — continued on page six, continued growth, your continued custom. In casual speech people often prefer still going or kept on, but continued never sounds out of place.