C2 adjective Neutral

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.

Beispiele

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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.

Wortfamilie

Adverb
anymore
Verwandt
any
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Merkhilfe

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.

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: anymore

Beispiele

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.

Wortfamilie

Adverb
anymore
Verwandt
any

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

not worth it anymore

not worth it anymore

nothing matters anymore

nothing matters anymore

anymore than

anymore than (used for comparisons in negative sentences)

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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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Nutzungshinweise

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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Häufige Fehler

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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Merkhilfe

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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Wortherkunft

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.

Grammatikmuster

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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Kultureller Kontext

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: anymore

Ähnliche Wörter

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

turn

A1

To move your body or an object so that it faces a different direction. It also means to change the direction you are moving, such as when walking or driving.

play

A1

To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than for a serious or practical purpose. It is also used to describe participating in a sport or performing music on an instrument.

live

A1

To have your home in a particular place or to exist as a living being. It is commonly used to describe where someone resides or the state of being alive.

happen

A1

To take place or occur, often without being planned or by chance. It describes an event or situation that comes into existence at a particular time.

lose

A1

To be unable to find something that you previously had or owned. It also means to fail to win a game, competition, or argument.

include

A1

To make someone or something part of a larger group, set, or list. It describes when one thing contains another thing as a component or member.

change

A1

To make someone or something different or to become different. It can also mean to stop using one thing and start using another, such as putting on different clothes.

watch

A1

To look at something for a period of time, especially something that is moving or changing. It implies paying attention to what is happening or waiting for something to occur.

speak

A1

To use your voice to say words or have a conversation with another person. It also refers to the ability to communicate using a specific language.

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