adj
sustained
suh-STAYND
adj
1
Kept going continuously over a period of time, without dropping off.
"The economy showed sustained growth over five years."
"She gave a sustained, powerful performance throughout the concert."
How to Use Sustained
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishKept up steadily over time, rather than in a short burst.
Common pairings
sustained growth
sustained effort
sustained applause
Word Forms
more sustained comparative, most sustained superlative
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The economy showed _____ growth over five years.