C2 adjective Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Advérbio
anymore
Relacionado
any
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Dica de memorização

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.

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: anymore

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Advérbio
anymore
Relacionado
any

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

not worth it anymore

not worth it anymore

nothing matters anymore

nothing matters anymore

anymore than

anymore than (used for comparisons in negative sentences)

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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.

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: anymore

Palavras relacionadas

contraposable

C1

To subject a logical proposition to contraposition, which involves negating both the subject and the predicate and reversing their order. This operation is used in formal logic to derive a statement that is logically equivalent to the original conditional statement.

inplictude

C1

The quality or state of being implicit rather than expressly stated. It refers to the presence of underlying meanings, suggestions, or unspoken assumptions within a communication or situation.

intravincive

C1

Describing the internal forces, bonds, or links within a structure or group that promote cohesion and stability. It refers to the quality of being self-binding or inwardly connected, often preventing a system from breaking apart.

disturbward

C1

Describing a direction, tendency, or progression toward a state of disturbance, agitation, or disorder. It characterizes something that is increasingly becoming unsettled or disruptive rather than maintaining stability.

abdocion

C1

Describing a movement, force, or logical process that leads away from a central axis or established standard. It is primarily used in specialized technical contexts to describe muscles pulling a limb away from the body or ideas that diverge from a main thesis.

postturbism

C1

Relating to the state of calm or the specific social and psychological atmosphere that follows a period of intense upheaval or turbulence. It describes the condition of recovering order while still being shaped by the lingering effects of the preceding chaos.

undercidcide

C1

Refers to a state where a decision or ruling has been formulated at a subordinate or preliminary level but remains subject to higher-level review or finalization. It characterizes a provisional stage in legal or administrative processes where a result is pending official confirmation.

commedicy

C1

Describing something that possesses the structural or thematic essence of a traditional comedy, often characterized by a lighthearted tone and a resolution of conflict. It is used primarily in literary or theatrical analysis to denote the inherent 'spirit' of a humorous work.

foresedty

C1

To preemptively arrange, settle, or establish a situation in order to prevent future complications. It involves taking decisive action based on a prediction to ensure a stable and resolved state before a specific event occurs.

macrophotoity

C1

To capture or document subjects at extreme magnification, typically using specialized photographic equipment to reveal details invisible to the naked eye. This verb describes the action of producing high-resolution, close-up imagery for scientific, forensic, or artistic purposes.

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