Any More or Anymore?

by Craig Shrives

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. correct tick
  • ("Any more" refers to additional things. It can usually be replaced with "any additional.")
  • I will not tolerate this noise anymore. correct tick
  • ("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. correct tick
  • Do you have any more issues you'd like to raise? correct tick
  • I don't have any more time to spend on this project. correct tick
  • I can't take any more criticism. I need some positive feedback. correct tick
  • We don't have any more paper in the printer. Can you refill it? correct tick
  • I don't have any more cash on me. Can I pay you back later? correct tick
  • I can't handle any more stress. I need a break. correct tick
  • I don't want to buy anymore clothes. My closet is already full. wrong cross
  • I don't need anymore advice. I've already made up my mind. wrong cross

More Examples with "Anymore"

Here are some more example sentences with "anymore":
  • Anne cannot eat peanuts anymore. correct tick
  • I don't watch football anymore. correct tick
  • I don't eat fast food anymore because it's bad for my health. correct tick
  • My grandfather doesn't drive anymore because his eyesight isn't good. correct tick
  • We don't watch the news anymore because it's too depressing. correct tick
  • I don't have time to play video games anymore because of my job. correct tick
  • I don't trust politicians anymore. correct tick
  • My phone doesn't hold a charge anymore, so I need a new one. correct tick
  • I don't stay up late anymore because I need to get enough sleep. correct tick
  • I don't listen to the radio any more because I prefer podcasts. wrong cross
  • Sarah does not wear high heels any more because they hurt her feet. wrong cross
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