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What does “no more” mean?

"No more" often means "stop this" or "not any extra". In a short, less common pattern like "strangers no more", it means "not ... anymore" and sounds catchy or a bit literary.

When people say it

  • Before a noun or -ing form to stop something: "no more arguing", "no more waiting".
  • To mean no extra amount: "No more cake for me, thanks."
  • In short, slogan-like lines: "No more excuses."
  • In the fixed phrase "Say no more", it means "I understand; you do not need to explain."

Tone: Usually direct and natural in speech, signs, and headlines; "X no more" can sound playful, dramatic, or slightly literary, and "Say no more" is very informal.

Careful: Do not say "I no more drink coffee" for "I don't drink coffee anymore". "No more" is common before a noun or -ing form, or for an extra amount: "No more coffee for me."

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Let's make a chore chart. Then no more arguing.
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Exactly. Okay, phone away. No more phubbing.
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Perfect, Lin. You're booked for Thursday, and no more Doctor Internet.

Other ways to say it

not anymore

Best for actions or states in a full sentence: "We don't argue anymore."

no longer

More formal: "We are no longer strangers."

that's enough

Better when you mean no extra amount: "That's enough cake for me."

Quick answers

What is the difference between "no more" and "not anymore"?

"No more" often goes before a noun or -ing form, or means no extra amount, like "no more arguing" or "no more coffee". "Not anymore" is common in full sentences: "We don't argue anymore."

Can I say "no more" before a verb?

Usually not before a main verb in standard English. Say "no more + noun/-ing" or use "don't ... anymore", like "I don't drink coffee anymore."

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