Cool MateNo more vs Not anymore
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
No more
Top 1,000 (very common)
Not anymore
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: No more
| No more | Not anymore | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //nəʊ mɔː//🇺🇸 //noʊ mɔr// | 🇬🇧 //nɒt ˌɛnɪˈmɔː//🇺🇸 //nɑt ˌɛnɪˈmɔr// |
| Meaning | Not anymore; no longer | not now or not any longer |
| Example | We have no more milk in the fridge. | I like skiing, but not anymore. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | no more waiting, no more excuses, no more problems, no more chances | not anymore interested, not anymore friends, not anymore afraid |
| Antonyms | - | still, now, currently |
| Common mistakes | Incorrectly using 'no more' in positive statements., Confusion with 'any more' in negative sentences., Misplacing 'no more' within a sentence instead of at the end. | Confused with 'no longer' or 'not at all'., 'Not anymore' used incorrectly in formal situations. |
| Usage notes | Use in informal situations to signal the end of something. Less appropriate in formal contexts. | Use when someone asks about a past habit or state that has changed. It's informal and can be used in everyday conversation. |
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Frequently asked questions: No more vs Not anymore
What's the difference between No more and Not anymore?
No more: Not anymore; no longer Not anymore: not now or not any longer
Which is more common: No more and Not anymore?
No more is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
No more: We have no more milk in the fridge. Not anymore: I like skiing, but not anymore.
Can I use No more and Not anymore interchangeably?
Not always. No more and Not anymore are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.