
Anymore and any more are pronounced the same but have different meanings.
| Examples: Anymore in a sentence | Examples: Any more in a sentence |
|---|---|
| Jamie used to live here, but he doesn’t anymore. | I’m not giving you any more money. |
| Liam broke his foot, so he can’t play football anymore. |
Do we have any more fruit? |
Note
In UK English, anymore (one word) is typically considered incorrect, and any more (two words) is used as both an adverb and a determiner.
Anymore is an adverb that indicates time. It refers to something that used to occur in the past but no longer does. It’s normally only used in negative statements, clauses beginning with “if,” and questions. It’s usually placed at the end of a clause or sentence.
Examples: Anymore to indicate time
Nobody uses the word “indubitably” anymore!
If you can’t volunteer anymore, please let me know.
Why don’t you talk to me anymore?
Note
Some dialects use the adverb anymore in positive sentences to mean “nowadays” (e.g., “I work from home anymore”). However, this is more common in US English than UK English and should still be avoided in formal or academic writing.
Any more is a determiner used to refer to the quantity of something. It’s usually used in negative statements, clauses beginning with “if,” and questions.
Examples: Any more to indicate quantity
I don’t mean to be callous, but I don’t want any more advice from you.
If you want to borrow any more stuff, you need to let me know first.
Do you need any more information?
You can test your understanding of the difference between “any more” and “anymore” (in US English) with the worksheet below. Fill in either “any more” or “anymore” in each sentence.
Ryan, E. (2023, August 23). Anymore vs. Any More | Difference, Examples & Quiz. Scribbr. Retrieved February 26, 2024, from https://www.scribbr.com/commonly-confused-words/anymore-vs-any-more/