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Any more vs. Anymore

Any more

/ˌɛni ˈmɔːr/
Used to refer to something additional or further in number, degree, or quantity

Examples:

There aren't any more cookies left in the jar.He doesn't feel the same way about her any more.We don’t need any more volunteers for today's event.

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Anymore

/ˌeniˈmɔː/
Used to indicate that something that was once true is no longer the case.

Examples:

She doesn't work there anymore, she moved to a new city.The store doesn't sell that brand anymore, it's discontinued.We don't communicate anymore; we drifted apart over time.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • "Any more" is often used when referring to an additional quantity or amount.
  • "Anymore" is generally used to describe a change in circumstance or situation over time.
  • Remember that "any more" can often be replaced with "some more" to check if it's correct.
  • "Anymore" is typically used in negative sentences.
  • If splitting the words still make sense in the sentence, it's likely you should use "any more".
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