00 / Grammar and structure
any more vs anymore
Any more describes an additional amount of something, while anymore describes a change in time or frequency.
01 / Side by side
any more
an additional quantity or amount
I do not think we have any more coffee left in the kitchen.
no longer or at present
He does not work at the hospital anymore since he retired last year.
02 / Watch out
Wrong: I cannot eat anymore cake because I am completely full.Right: I cannot eat any more cake because I am completely full.
Wrong: She does not live in London any more after moving to Paris.Right: She does not live in London anymore after moving to Paris.
03 / Remember
Any more = extra quantity. Anymore = no longer.
04 / Quick check
Fill the gap with one of the two options.
- 1.
It is difficult to find a cheap apartment in this neighborhood .
- 2.
The electric car cannot travel miles until it finds a rapid charging station nearby.
- 3.
The fitness app will not track steps once the battery enters power saving mode.
- 4.
Most people do not use physical remote controls because they navigate menus with a smartphone app.
- 5.
The store told us they would not be receiving stock today.