1. Definition and Usage:
- “No more” and “not anymore” both indicate the absence of something or the end of a situation or action.
- “No longer” and “not any longer” express that something that was true before is not true now.
2. How to Use:
- “No more” is used when we want to state that something has ended or is no longer available.
Example: “I have no more money.” - “Not anymore” is used in negative sentences to convey that a previous situation has changed.
Example: “I don’t play tennis anymore.” - “No longer” is used when we want to indicate that something that was true before is now not true.
Example: “She no longer lives in that city.” - “Not any longer” is used in negative sentences to show that a previous action or state has stopped.
Example: “He does not work here any longer.”
3. Formulas/Structures:
- “No more” and “not anymore” are used before nouns or noun phrases.
Example: “I have no more time” or “She does not eat cake anymore.” - “No longer” and “not any longer” are used before verbs or verb phrases.
Example: “He no longer plays the guitar” or “They do not swim here any longer.”
4. Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- Incorrect: “I don’t have time no more.”
Correct: “I no longer have time.” - Incorrect: “She doesn’t live here anymore longer.”
Correct: “She doesn’t live here any longer.”
To summarize, “no more,” “not any more,” “no longer,” and “not any longer” are phrases that express the end or absence of something. Remember to use “not” to negate the meaning and choose the appropriate phrase based on the context.
Now that you understand the differences, you can confidently use these phrases in your conversations and written English.