Anymore vs. Any More: What’s the Difference?

At first glance, anymore and any more seem identical — but they’re not used the same way.

Here’s the short rule:

• Anymore → an adverb meaning any longer (mostly American English).
• Any more → a determiner + noun phrase meaning any additional amount (used in both American and British English).

1. Anymore: “Any Longer” (Adverb)

Meaning

“Anymore” is a single word that means any longer, nowadays, or still.
It usually appears in negative sentences, questions, or sometimes in informal positive statements (especially in American English).

Examples (10 total)

1. I don’t eat meat anymore.
2. She doesn’t live here anymore.
3. We don’t talk much anymore.
4. He isn’t interested in that job anymore.
5. I don’t go to that gym anymore.
6. She doesn’t study Spanish anymore.
7. They’re not dating anymore.
8. He doesn’t work there anymore.
9. I can’t take this stress anymore.
10. Nobody watches DVDs anymore.

🧠 Tip:
If you can replace it with any longer, use anymore.

I don’t do that anymore = I don’t do that any longer.

2. Any More: “Additional Amount” (Quantity or Degree)

Meaning

“Any more” (two words) means any additional or any extra.
It’s used with nouns to refer to quantity or amount.

Examples (10 total)

1. Do you want any more coffee?
2. I don’t have any more time.
3. There isn’t any more sugar left.
4. I can’t eat any more cake.
5. We need any more volunteers?
6. She didn’t buy any more clothes.
7. I can’t handle any more problems today.
8. He doesn’t have any more questions.
9. Please don’t make any more noise.
10. Do you have any more information?

🧠 Tip:
If you can replace it with additional or extra, use any more.

Do you have any more coffee? = Do you have additional coffee?

3. Quick Comparison Table

4. British vs. American English

• 🇺🇸 American English:

  • Anymore (one word) is very common as an adverb.
  • Example: I don’t see him anymore.

• 🇬🇧 British English:

  • Any more (two words) is often used even in adverb form.
  • Example: I don’t see him any more.

💡 Both are correct, but anymore feels more natural in the U.S., while any more is standard in the U.K.

5. How to Remember

👉 If it means additional, it’s two words (any more).
👉 If it means any longer, it’s one word (anymore).

💡 Memory Trick:

If you can count it or measure it, use any more (two words).
If you can replace it with any longer, use anymore (one word).

6. Common Mistakes

❌ I don’t have anymore coffee.
✅ I don’t have any more coffee.

❌ Do you want any more to eat anymore? (Confusing, but possible!)
✅ Do you want any more to eat? I don’t eat dessert anymore.

7. Why It’s Confusing

The two words sound identical when spoken.
Over time, anymore became a merged spelling in American English, but not in British English.
Both are correct — the difference lies in meaning and style.

Even grammar correction tools like Humanizey can automatically distinguish between the two and suggest the right form depending on your context and audience.

FAQs

1. Can I use “anymore” in formal writing?

Yes, if you’re writing in American English. In British English, use any more.

2. Is “anymore” ever two words in the U.S.?

Yes, when it means additional amount — e.g., I don’t have any more questions.

3. Can “anymore” start a sentence?

Sometimes, in informal writing: Anymore, people shop online instead of in stores.

4. Is “anymore” a negative word?

It’s neutral, but it usually appears in negative sentences (I don’t do that anymore.).

Practice: Choose the Correct Form (“Anymore” or “Any More”)

(Answers are listed at the end.)

1. I don’t live there ___.
2. Do you have ___ sugar?
3. She doesn’t study piano ___.
4. We can’t take ___ delays.
5. He doesn’t call me ___.
6. I don’t need ___ advice.
7. They don’t visit us ___.
8. Are there ___ tickets left?
9. She doesn’t go out at night ___.
10. I can’t drink ___ coffee today.

Answers

1. anymore
2. any more
3. anymore
4. any more
5. anymore
6. any more
7. anymore
8. any more
9. anymore
10. any more