The Atlantic | August 12, 2013
"Young adults don't read newspapers anymore, study finds"
Anymore vs. Any More
The '30 Seconds' Difference At A Glance
Anymore is an adverb meaning "any longer" or "from now on." Any more is a phrase meaning "additional" or "a greater quantity."
I don't go to the gym anymore. I can't handle any more exercise.
A Deeper Look
Anymore is all about time and whether something still happens. If you're talking about stopping something or changing a habit, use 'anymore'.
She doesn't live in London anymore - she moved to Manchester last year.
The old cafe isn't open anymore - it closed down last month.
Any more is about amounts and quantities - when you're talking about adding extra or additional things.
Do you want any more cake?
I can't fit any more books on my shelf.
Quick tip: If you can replace it with "no longer" it's anymore. If you can replace it with "additional" or "extra" it's any more.
Common Usage Patterns
Anymore
don't...anymore, can't...anymore, not...anymore, hardly...anymore, rarely...anymore
Any More
don't need any more, don't want any more, have any more, take any more, get any more
Key Patterns
Anymore often appears in negative statements about habits or states. Any more typically follows verbs discussing quantity or amount.
What Teachers Say
"I tell students to substitute 'any longer' for 'anymore' - if it works, they're using it correctly. For 'any more,' try 'additional' instead."
-- Linda, Chicago
"The distinction is clearest in negative sentences. 'I don't work there anymore' is about time, while 'I don't need any more help' is about quantity."
-- Mark, Dublin
"Students writing formal papers need to be especially careful with 'anymore' - it's often better to use 'no longer' in academic writing."
-- Susan, Auckland
From The Headlines
Forbes | May 23, 2019
"Tech startups can't absorb any more venture capital"
Time Magazine | January 8, 2024
"Traditional retail isn't working anymore, experts say"
Test Yourself!
1. I don't live in Chicago _______.
2. Do you need _______ paper for your printer?
3. She doesn't work here _______, so please don't send her _______ emails.
