Cool MateNot anymore vs Not at all
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Not anymore
Top 2,000 (common)
Not at all
Top 2,000 (common)
| Not anymore | Not at all | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //nɒt ˌɛnɪˈmɔː//🇺🇸 //nɑt ˌɛnɪˈmɔr// | 🇬🇧 //nɒt æt ɔːl//🇺🇸 //nɑt æt ɔl// |
| Meaning | not now or not any longer | not even a little bit |
| Example | I like skiing, but not anymore. | I didn't like the movie, not at all. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | not anymore interested, not anymore friends, not anymore afraid | not at all worried, not at all surprising, not at all offended |
| Antonyms | still, now, currently | at all, somewhat, partially |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'no longer' or 'not at all'., 'Not anymore' used incorrectly in formal situations. | Confusing with 'not really' which is less absolute., Using it in formal contexts where a less emphatic phrase is better., Omitting it when it's necessary for clarity. |
| Usage notes | Use when someone asks about a past habit or state that has changed. It's informal and can be used in everyday conversation. | Use 'not at all' to emphasize complete disagreement or absence. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but less common in formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Not anymore vs Not at all
What's the difference between Not anymore and Not at all?
Not anymore: not now or not any longer Not at all: not even a little bit
Can you show an example of each?
Not anymore: I like skiing, but not anymore. Not at all: I didn't like the movie, not at all.
Can I use Not anymore and Not at all interchangeably?
Not always. Not anymore and Not at all 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.