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Use of Any More, Any Longer and No Longer in English and Urdu

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Use of Any More, Any Longer and No Longer in English and Urdu

In this blog post, we’ll dive into the usage of any more, any longer and no longer in English and Urdu. These expressions are essential for indicating the end of an action or state. While similar in meaning, they differ in structure and context. Understanding how and when to use these phrases will help you communicate clearly and avoid confusion in both languages. Whether you’re speaking or writing, mastering these will improve your grammar and sentence flow.

Use of “Any More”

“Any more” is typically used in negative sentences or questions when referring to an additional quantity of something. It can also be used when something is no longer true or applicable.

Common Use:

  • In negative statements: It indicates a cessation of an action or state.
  • In questions: It suggests a change or stop in an ongoing situation.
  1. I don’t want to talk about it any more.
    میں اس بارے میں مزید بات نہیں کرنا چاہتا۔
  2. There aren’t any more apples left in the basket.
    ٹوکری میں مزید سیب نہیں ہیں۔
  3. She doesn’t live here any more.
    وہ اب یہاں نہیں رہتی۔
  4. We can’t afford to buy any more food.
    ہم مزید کھانا خریدنے کی استطاعت نہیں رکھتے۔
  5. I don’t like this movie any more.
    مجھے یہ فلم اب پسند نہیں ہے۔

Use of “Any Longer”

“Any longer” is often used in negative statements to indicate that an action or state has ceased or no longer continues.

Common Use:

  • Used when an action or state is no longer continuing after a certain point in time.
  • Typically used with verbs of action (like “wait,” “work,” “live”).
  1. I can’t wait any longer.
    میں مزید انتظار نہیں کر سکتا۔
  2. He doesn’t work here any longer.
    وہ اب یہاں کام نہیں کرتا۔
  3. She doesn’t visit us any longer.
    وہ اب ہمارے پاس نہیں آتی۔
  4. They can’t stay here any longer.
    وہ یہاں مزید نہیں رہ سکتے۔
  5. I don’t need your help any longer.
    مجھے اب تمہاری مدد کی ضرورت نہیں ہے۔

Use of “No Longer”

“No longer” is used when something has ceased to be or stopped happening. It’s a more formal way of expressing the cessation of something.

Common Use:

  • Used in statements to indicate that something is not true anymore.
  • Can also be used to show that something that used to happen is no longer happening.
  1. He no longer speaks to me.
    وہ اب مجھ سے بات نہیں کرتا۔
  2. This place is no longer open.
    یہ جگہ اب کھلی نہیں ہے۔
  3. I no longer live in Lahore.
    میں اب لاہور میں نہیں رہتا۔
  4. They no longer follow the rules.
    وہ اب قوانین کی پیروی نہیں کرتے۔
  5. She no longer enjoys working with him.
    وہ اب اس کے ساتھ کام کرنے سے لطف اندوز نہیں ہوتی۔

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