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When to use 'any longer' and 'anymore'?

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Could you provide examples?

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  1. They are synonyms. They both mean the same thing, but they are used in different contexts.

    For example:

    My head doesn't hurt anymore.

    My head doesn't hurt any longer (sounds a bit archaic )


  2. Here are examples that help to explain the words:

    >>Please dont delay this work any longer, as we are already late.

    >>Mr Cain doesnt live here anymore.

    >>Lucy doesnt love Tim anymore.

    All three sentences above are used in the context of 'time'.

    However when 'any more' (two separate words) are used, things/nouns(common and abstract) are indicated:

    >>Do you want any more rice?

    >>If you have any more complaints, see me tomorrow.

    Hope the various uses illustrated, would help.

  3. Both words have same meaning, but if you observe them, each one has different  in context. Any longer or Anymore =At the present or from now on; usually used with a negative.

    " Dell does n't produce this old laptop battery any longer"

    " He doesn't live in east any more"  "He promised he wont argue about this anymore."

    mostly, anymore is used when talking about quantity and time.

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