No More Confusion with Anymore!

No More Confusion with Anymore!

Any More vs. Anymore

Many people get confused between “any more” and “anymore.” Let’s learn the difference.

History

The word “any more” has been used for a long time as two separate words meaning “any additional” or “any longer.”

The word “anymore” is a newer, single word. It is used to mean “nowadays” or “no longer” in modern speech.

How to Use Them

• Any More:
  • Used when talking about quantity or amount.
• Anymore:
  • Used when talking about time changes or things that don’t happen now.

Trick to Remember the Difference

“Any more” talks about “more” of something. Think of it like asking for more ice cream.

“Anymore” talks about time. It’s like saying “not these days.”

Examples of “Any More”

1. Do you have any more books to read?
2. I can’t eat any more cake. I am full.
3. She doesn’t want any more toys.
4. Is there any more milk in the fridge?
5. The teacher didn’t give us any more homework.

Examples of “Anymore”

1. I don’t like running anymore.
2. We don’t watch that show anymore.
3. He doesn’t live here anymore.
4. I don’t use that phone anymore.
5. They don’t play outside anymore.

Summary

Use “any more” when referring to an additional amount or quantity. Use “anymore” when referring to changes in time or when something no longer happens. Remember, asking for more is about quantity, while saying something doesn’t happen anymore is about time.