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

Example Sentences

Your portfolio needs to be well-diversified, and things that might seem safe— notably gold —may not fit the bill anymore.

From Barron's

Lucy says if you feel "we're not on the same page anymore" then you may have outgrown the relationship.

From BBC

“I don’t want him to feel scared anymore,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

It appears the government alone can’t push stock prices higher anymore.

From Barron's

“That was a lifetime ago. None of that counts anymore.”

From Literature