anymore

American  

[en-ee-mawr, -mohr] / ˌɛn iˈmɔr, -ˈmoʊr /

adverb

1. any longer.

2. nowadays; presently.

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Spelling

The adverb anymore meaning “any longer” or “nowadays” is most commonly spelled as one word. It is used in negative constructions and in some types of questions: Sally doesn't work here anymore. Do you play tennis anymore? In some dialects, chiefly South Midland in origin, it is found in positive statements meaning “nowadays”: Baker's bread is all we eat anymore. Anymore we always take the bus. Its use at the beginning of a sentence is almost exclusive to speech or to representations of speech.

Etymology

Origin of anymore

1350–1400; Middle English ani more any longer

Explanation

Use the adverb anymore to mean "any further" or "any longer." Your grandfather might complain that there aren't any good family movies anymore. If you don't do something anymore, it means you once did it but now you don't: "Yeah, I don't take Irish step dancing lessons anymore." If you put your fingers in your ears while your brother is talking, you make it clear you're not listening anymore. Sometimes anymore is spelled as two words, any more — both are considered correct, with anymore being more common in the US.

Example Sentences

“I don’t play anymore because my knees and ankles just can’t handle it. My age doesn’t allow it anymore, but I still watch it plenty.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Anything short of that might not be enough to prevail anymore.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

"Without vendors, I don't think Hanoi is Hanoi anymore," said Nguyen Thi Hoan, 58, who used to sell flowers on the pavement outside a large downtown apartment complex.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"I would like other women this has happened to, to come forward, not to be afraid anymore," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

We walked around not looking directly at each other anymore.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan