anymore
Use Anymore in a sentence
iˈmɔr, -ˈmoʊr adverb
1.
any longer.
2.
nowadays; presently.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English ani more any longer
1350–1400; Middle English ani more any longer
Usage note
The adverb anymore meaning “any longer” or “nowadays” is most commonly spelled as one word. It is used in negative constructions and in some types of questions: Sally doesn't work here anymore. Do you play tennis anymore? In some dialects, chiefly South Midland in origin, it is found in positive statements meaning “nowadays”: Baker's bread is all we eat anymore. Anymore we always take the bus. Its use at the beginning of a sentence is almost exclusive to speech or to representations of speech.
The adverb anymore meaning “any longer” or “nowadays” is most commonly spelled as one word. It is used in negative constructions and in some types of questions: Sally doesn't work here anymore. Do you play tennis anymore? In some dialects, chiefly South Midland in origin, it is found in positive statements meaning “nowadays”: Baker's bread is all we eat anymore. Anymore we always take the bus. Its use at the beginning of a sentence is almost exclusive to speech or to representations of speech.
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Anymore
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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any more or esp (US) anymore (ˌɛnɪˈmɔː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| any longer; still; now or from now on; nowadays: he does not work here any more | |
| anymore or esp (US) anymore | |
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Example sentences
Nobody reads the journals themselves much anymore, but where a paper hits is critical for promotion decisions.
We do not need to use fossil fuel of any kind anymore to generate electricity or power our automobiles.
We decided that no one could talk to me anymore-they had to speak to them.
We don't need anymore retirees buying houses that are too big for them, driving too slowly, and crowding everything.
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