Cool MateNot anymore vs Not no more
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Not anymore
Top 2,000 (common)
Not no more
InformalTop 3,000 (common)
Most formal: Not anymoreMost common: Not anymore
| Not anymore | Not no more | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //nɒt ˌɛnɪˈmɔː//🇺🇸 //nɑt ˌɛnɪˈmɔr// | 🇬🇧 //nɒt nəʊ mɔː//🇺🇸 //nɑt noʊ mɔr// |
| Meaning | not now or not any longer | Not anymore. |
| Example | I like skiing, but not anymore. | I used to go there every week, but I'm not no more. |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| Collocations | not anymore interested, not anymore friends, not anymore afraid | not no more interested, not no more involved, not no more friends |
| Antonyms | still, now, currently | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'no longer' or 'not at all'., 'Not anymore' used incorrectly in formal situations. | Confused with 'not anymore', Misused in formal contexts, Said in positive instead of negative sentences |
| 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. | Used to indicate that something has changed and is no longer true, often in spoken English. It's less formal and can be seen as colloquial. |
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Frequently asked questions: Not anymore vs Not no more
What's the difference between Not anymore and Not no more?
Not anymore: not now or not any longer Not no more: Not anymore.
Which is more formal: Not anymore and Not no more?
Not anymore is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Not anymore and Not no more?
Not anymore is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Not anymore: I like skiing, but not anymore. Not no more: I used to go there every week, but I'm not no more.
Can I use Not anymore and Not no more interchangeably?
Not always. Not anymore and Not no more 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.