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

Investors are not simply betting on rockets anymore.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

But on 10 June, a Utah judge issued a temporary injunction barring Schneider from posting about the dispute anymore.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Before you know it, it’s your summer vacation and you’re stuck with an investment that you don’t necessarily believe in anymore.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

When we were starting the process, you realized the way you chased your dream and developed your talent into what became a substantial career in music isn’t done anymore.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

He didn't even have his pet worm anymore.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry