Any More or Anymore?

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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.")

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More Examples with "Any More"

Here are some more example sentences with "any more":

• 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":

• 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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