Cool MateAnymore vs Not anymore
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Anymore
Top 2,000 (common)B1
Not anymore
Top 2,000 (common)
| Anymore | Not anymore | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˌɛnɪˈmɔː//🇺🇸 //ˌɛnɪˈmɔr// | 🇬🇧 //nɒt ˌɛnɪˈmɔː//🇺🇸 //nɑt ˌɛnɪˈmɔr// |
| Meaning | not anymore; no longer | not now or not any longer |
| Example | I don't live there anymore. | I like skiing, but not anymore. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Collocations | not live anymore, not work anymore, not want anymore | not anymore interested, not anymore friends, not anymore afraid |
| Antonyms | no longer, not anymore | still, now, currently |
| Common mistakes | Using 'anymore' in affirmative sentences (e.g., 'I eat cookies anymore')., Confusing 'anymore' with 'any more'., Using 'anymore' in British English, where 'any more' is preferred. | Confused with 'no longer' or 'not at all'., 'Not anymore' used incorrectly in formal situations. |
| Usage notes | Use 'anymore' in negative sentences. Avoid in formal writing; prefer 'no longer' instead. | 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: Anymore vs Not anymore
What's the difference between Anymore and Not anymore?
Anymore: not anymore; no longer Not anymore: not now or not any longer
Can you show an example of each?
Anymore: I don't live there anymore. Not anymore: I like skiing, but not anymore.
Can I use Anymore and Not anymore interchangeably?
Not always. Anymore 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.