What's the Difference Between 'Any More' and 'Anymore'?
In this blog post we look at when to use any more and when to use anymore.
'Any More' or 'Anymore'?
'Anymore' and 'any more' are two different phrases with distinct meanings.
'Anymore' is an adverb that means 'nowadays' or 'currently.' It is typically used in negative statements or questions to indicate that something is no longer happening or true. For example:
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"I don't go to that restaurant anymore." (meaning that I used to go to the restaurant, but I don't anymore)
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"Do you still have that book anymore?" (meaning that I'm asking if the person still has the book currently)
'Any more' is a phrase that consists of the adverb 'any' and the adjective 'more.' It means 'additional' or 'further.' It is typically used to ask if there is more of something, or to indicate that there is more of something. For example:
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"Do you want any more pizza?" (meaning that I'm asking if the person wants more pizza)
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"There aren't any more cookies left." (meaning that there are no additional cookies left)
In summary, 'anymore' is used to talk about the present, while 'any more' is used to talk about additional quantities of something.
Examples of Any More in a Sentence
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"Can I have any more milk in my coffee, please?"
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"There aren't any more seats available in the theater."
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"Do you need any more help with your homework?"
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"I don't think I can eat any more food. I'm stuffed."
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"There's no need to worry about it any more. It's all taken care of."
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"Do you have any more questions about the project?"
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"I'm sorry, but we don't have any more of that product in stock."
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"Do you want any more ice cream? There's still some left in the tub."
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"I don't think I can handle any more stress right now."
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"I'm sorry, but we can't accept any more applications for the job. We have enough candidates."
Examples of Anymore in a Sentence
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"I don't go to that club anymore. It's too crowded."
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"I'm sorry, but I can't do this job anymore. It's too stressful."
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"Do you still play that video game anymore?"
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"I don't have time for that anymore. I have too much work to do."
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"I'm sorry, but I don't have the energy to do this anymore."
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"Do you still see your old friends anymore?"
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"I'm sorry, but I can't afford to go on vacations anymore. It's too expensive."
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"I don't watch that TV show anymore. It's not interesting."
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"Do you still live in that city anymore?"
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"I don't go to that restaurant anymore because the service is always poor."
