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- [en-ee muh-rey]
- /ˈɛn i məˈreɪ/
- /ˈe.ni mɔː(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [en-ee muh-rey]
- /ˈɛn i məˈreɪ/
Definitions of any more words
- phrase any more If something does not happen or is not true any more or any longer, it has stopped happening or is no longer true. 3
- adverb any more any longer; still; now or from now on; nowadays 3
- adverb any more any longer. 1
- adverb any more nowadays; presently. 1
- noun any more 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. 1
- adjective any more some remaining 1
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Origin of any more
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English ani more any longer
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Parts of speech for Any more
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
any more popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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adv any more
- straightaway — straight onward, without turn or curve, as a racecourse.
- forthwith — immediately; at once; without delay: Any official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith.
- directly — in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.
- immediately — without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once: Please telephone him immediately.
- instantly — immediately; at once.
Antonyms for any more
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