C2 adjective محايد

anymore

/ˌeniˈmɔːr/

An adverb used to indicate that a previous situation or habit has ceased and no longer occurs in the present. It is primarily used in negative constructions, questions, and conditional sentences to denote the end of a temporal duration.

أمثلة

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1

I used to run five miles every morning, but I simply don't have the stamina anymore.

I used to run five miles every morning, but I simply don't have the stamina anymore.

2

The governing board has determined that these historical protocols shall not be enforced anymore.

The governing board has determined that these historical protocols shall not be enforced anymore.

3

Honestly, I can't even be bothered to check my social media feeds anymore.

Honestly, I can't even be bothered to check my social media feeds anymore.

عائلة الكلمة

ظرف
anymore
مرتبط
any
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نصيحة للحفظ

Remember: 'Anymore' is one word because the time has run together and stopped; 'Any more' is two words because you are adding one more 'thing' to the pile.

اختبار سريع

The company decided that they won't be manufacturing the older model _______.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: anymore

أمثلة

1

I used to run five miles every morning, but I simply don't have the stamina anymore.

everyday

I used to run five miles every morning, but I simply don't have the stamina anymore.

2

The governing board has determined that these historical protocols shall not be enforced anymore.

formal

The governing board has determined that these historical protocols shall not be enforced anymore.

3

Honestly, I can't even be bothered to check my social media feeds anymore.

informal

Honestly, I can't even be bothered to check my social media feeds anymore.

4

Statistical evidence suggests that the once-dominant theory does not hold weight anymore in modern physics.

academic

Statistical evidence suggests that the once-dominant theory does not hold weight anymore in modern physics.

5

Our department doesn't utilize that specific software vendor anymore due to security concerns.

business

Our department doesn't utilize that specific software vendor anymore due to security concerns.

عائلة الكلمة

ظرف
anymore
مرتبط
any

تلازمات شائعة

not ... anymore not ... anymore
hardly ... anymore hardly ... anymore
barely ... anymore barely ... anymore
don't care anymore don't care anymore
not relevant anymore not relevant anymore

العبارات الشائعة

not worth it anymore

not worth it anymore

nothing matters anymore

nothing matters anymore

anymore than

anymore than (used for comparisons in negative sentences)

يُخلط عادةً مع

anymore vs any more

'Anymore' (one word) refers to time and frequency, while 'any more' (two words) refers to a quantity or additional amount.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

In standard English, 'anymore' is a negative polarity item, meaning it is used in negative sentences ('I don't go') or questions ('Do you go?'). In some regional North American dialects, a 'positive anymore' is used to mean 'nowadays' (e.g., 'Anymore, we just stay home').

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'anymore' when they mean 'any more' regarding quantity, such as saying 'I don't want anymore coffee' (it should be 'any more' because it's an amount of liquid).

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نصيحة للحفظ

Remember: 'Anymore' is one word because the time has run together and stopped; 'Any more' is two words because you are adding one more 'thing' to the pile.

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أصل الكلمة

Originates from the fusion of 'any' and 'more', standardized as a single adverb in American English during the 19th century to distinguish it from quantitative usage.

أنماط نحوية

Used at the end of a clause. Functions as a negative polarity adverb. Usually modifies the entire verb phrase to indicate a change in status.
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السياق الثقافي

The 'positive anymore' (e.g., 'Anymore, gas is expensive') is a notable feature of Midland American English and Appalachian dialects.

اختبار سريع

The company decided that they won't be manufacturing the older model _______.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: anymore

كلمات ذات صلة

ozone

B2

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layer

B2

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around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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