Anymore vs Any More | Definition, Difference & Examples
Anymore and any more are homonyms (i.e., they are pronounced the same but have different meanings).
- Anymore (no space) means “any longer” or “to no further extent.” It is an adverb.
- Any more (with space) is used to refer to quantities. It is a determiner.
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Use anymore to indicate time
Anymore is an adverb that refers to time. It’s used to indicate that a past action no longer takes place. You typically place it at the end of one of three types of clauses or sentences:
- If-clauses
- Questions
- Negative statements
Examples: Anymore in a sentence
I understand if you don’t want to come over anymore.
Why are you not dating her anymore?
Nowadays, no one uses a landline anymore.
I understand if you don’t want to come over anymore.
Why are you not dating her anymore?
Nowadays, no one uses a landline anymore.
Exceptional uses of anymore
There are a few US dialects that use anymore in positive statements as a synonym for “nowadays” (e.g., “I am a stay-at-home dad anymore”). However, it’s considered informal and is best avoided in academic writing or professional communication.
Use any more to indicate quantity
Any more is a determiner used to refer to quantities. Like “anymore,” it’s often used in one of three types of clauses or sentences:
- If-clauses
- Questions
- Negative statements
Examples: Any more in a sentence (determiner)
If you want any more help, just ask me.
Do you need any more paper for your exam?
I can’t eat any more ice cream!
If you want any more help, just ask me.
Do you need any more paper for your exam?
I can’t eat any more ice cream!
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Frequently asked questions about anymore vs any more
Is it not anymore or not any more?
Not anymore and not any more are both correct, but the variant you have to use depends on the context. You can follow these rules of thumb to pick between anymore and any more:
- If you’re referring to time, you use “anymore.”
- If you’re referring to a quantity, you use “any more” (but there is typically a verb between “not” and “any more”).
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Is it I can’t love you anymore or any more?
Both “I can’t love you anymore” and “I can’t love you any more” are correct, but they mean two different things.
- “I can’t love you anymore” means “I can no longer love you.”
- “I can’t love you any more” means “my love for you cannot get any stronger.”
When you have to pick between anymore and any more, you need to determine whether you want to indicate time (anymore) or a quantity (any more).
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