anymore
Meaning: Any longer; from now on (usually in negative sentences)
Anymore (or 'any more' in British English) is typically used in negative sentences or questions to indicate that something has stopped happening or is no longer the case. It suggests a change from a previous state. In American English, it is sometimes used in positive sentences to mean 'nowadays.'
Examples
- I don't live there anymore. 我不再住在那里了。Ya no vivo allí.私はもうそこには住んでいません。나는 더 이상 거기에 살지 않습니다.
- She doesn't visit us anymore since she moved abroad. 她搬到国外后就不再来看我们了。Ya no nos visita desde que se mudó al extranjero.彼女は海外に引っ越してから、もう私たちを訪ねてこなくなりました。그녀는 해외로 이사한 후로 더 이상 우리를 찾아오지 않습니다.
- Do you even care anymore? 你还在乎吗?¿Todavía te importa?もう気にしていないの?너 아직도 신경이나 쓰는 거야?
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
Compound of 'any' + 'more'. 'Any' comes from Old English 'ænig' (any, anyone), from 'an' (one). 'More' comes from Old English 'mara' (greater). Originally written as two words; the combined form became standard in the 20th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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