"anymore" used in affirmative or positive sentence

Short answer: In standard English, anymore is normally used in negative sentences and questions (meaning "any longer"). However, in some dialects and informal speech it does appear in affirmative sentences to mean "these days" or "nowadays."

How standard English uses "anymore"

In most varieties of standard English you will hear "anymore" in negative or interrogative contexts:

• Negative: "I dont watch TV anymore." (meaning: I no longer watch TV.)
• Question: "Do you go there anymore?"

In these uses, "anymore" functions like "any longer."

Affirmative (positive) use: dialectal and informal

Some regional dialectsespecially in parts of the United States, Northern Ireland, and Hiberno-English (Irish English)use "anymore" in positive sentences to mean "nowadays" or "these days." This is often called the "positive anymore" construction. Examples:

• "Anymore I go for a walk every evening." (dialectal: "These days I go for a walk every evening.")
• "Cars are really expensive anymore." (dialectal: "Cars are really expensive nowadays.")

While common in speech in those regions, this usage is generally considered nonstandard in formal writing.

"Any more" (two words) vs. "anymore" (one word)

Dont confuse the adverb "anymore" (one word), which is temporal, with the phrase "any more" (two words), which is used when asking about quantity:

• "I dont play soccer anymore." (adverb = "any longer")
• "Would you like any more cake?" (two words = additional amount)

When to use which form

• If youre writing formally or aiming for standard English, avoid using "anymore" in affirmative sentences. Use "nowadays," "these days," or "currently."
• If youre speaking casually or reflecting a regional voice, positive "anymore" is fine and natural in the dialects that use it.
• Remember to use "any more" (two words) when you mean "additional amount."

Quick examples

• Standard negative: "She doesnt live here anymore."
• Question: "Do people shop at that store anymore?"
• Dialectal affirmative: "Anymore people prefer to order food online." (meaning "These days...")
• Quantity: "Do you want any more coffee?"

In short: affirmative "anymore" exists, but its regional and informal. For clear, standard writing, choose "nowadays" or "these days."