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Any More or Anymore?
Should I write "any more" or "anymore"?
Many spellcheckers show "anymore" as a spelling mistake, but that is wrong. "Any more" and "anymore" are both possible. The two-word version "any more" refers to additional things. It has a meaning similar to "any additional" or "any further." The one-word version "anymore" means "at present," "still," or "any longer." For example:- I cannot eat any more sweets.
("Any more" refers to additional things. It can usually be replaced with "any additional.")
- I will not tolerate this noise anymore.
("Anymore" means "any longer." It is an adverb of time. It can usually be replaced with "any longer.")
More Examples with "Any More"
Here are some more example sentences with "any more":- I don't want any more pizza.
- Do you have any more issues you'd like to raise?
- I don't have any more time to spend on this project.
- I can't take any more criticism. I need some positive feedback.
- We don't have any more paper in the printer. Can you refill it?
- I don't have any more cash on me. Can I pay you back later?
- I can't handle any more stress. I need a break.
- I don't want to buy anymore clothes. My closet is already full.
- I don't need anymore advice. I've already made up my mind.
More Examples with "Anymore"
Here are some more example sentences with "anymore":- Anne cannot eat peanuts anymore.
- I don't watch football anymore.
- I don't eat fast food anymore because it's bad for my health.
- My grandfather doesn't drive anymore because his eyesight isn't good.
- We don't watch the news anymore because it's too depressing.
- I don't have time to play video games anymore because of my job.
- I don't trust politicians anymore.
- My phone doesn't hold a charge anymore, so I need a new one.
- I don't stay up late anymore because I need to get enough sleep.
- I don't listen to the radio any more because I prefer podcasts.
- Sarah does not wear high heels any more because they hurt her feet.
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