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No Longer, Any Longer, Anymore

No longer, any longer and anymore are used to show something has stopped or isn’t true.

In this lesson, you’ll learn when to use these and practise using them.

When to use no longer, any longer and anymore?

Usage and Position

  • To show when something has stopped or something isn’t true.
  • No longer – before a verb and with positive sentences.
  • Any longer/anymore – at the end of the sentence and with negative sentences.

No Longer

  • I no longer eat meat.
  • More formal

Any Longer

  • We aren’t friends any longer.
  • More informal

Anymore

  • She doesn’t work here anymore.
  • More informal

Examples

1. He no longer wants to move house.
2. They don’t work any longer.
3. I don’t play sport anymore.

Practise

Fill the gaps with the correct words – no longer, any longer, anymore

Common mistakes learners make

  • Confusing formal and informal
  • Using anymore and any longer in positive sentences
  • Confusing the position in a sentence

Common mistakes learners make

  • Confusing formal and informal
  • Using anymore and any longer in positive sentences
  • Confusing the position in a sentence
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