How to Sign "Anymore"
To sign 'anymore', use both hands in flattened 'O' shapes, where your fingers are pinched together with your thumbs. Start with your hands a few inches apart in front of your chest. Bring your hands together so that your fingertips tap against each other. This is the exact same sign as 'more', and is typically paired with a negative headshake to mean 'not anymore'.
Visual Logic(Etymology)
The handshapes and movement of this sign visually represent gathering items or adding things together into a single pile. By bringing the pinched fingers together, it perfectly illustrates the concept of additional quantities or accumulating 'more'. This iconic motivation makes it easy to remember, as you can imagine physically pulling more items toward the center of your space. When used with a negative headshake, it logically extends to mean that no additional items or time will be added, translating to 'not anymore'.
Signing Tips
Focus on tapping just your fingertips together, keeping your palms facing your body. The movement should be a crisp, controlled tap. When using this sign to mean 'not anymore', your facial expression is crucial—be sure to shake your head clearly to convey the negative meaning. Practicing this sign in front of a mirror can help you ensure your handshapes are correct and your facial expressions match the intended tone of your sentence.
Common Mistakes
Beginners sometimes clap their whole hands together or overlap their fingers. Remember to keep your hands in the flattened 'O' shape and only let the tips of your fingers and thumbs touch. Another frequent error is forgetting the negative headshake when meaning 'not anymore'. Without the headshake, you are simply signing 'more', which can completely change your sentence's meaning and confuse the person you are signing with. Always pair the manual sign with the correct non-manual signal.
Regional Variations
This sign is widely used and understood across the ASL community with minimal regional variation.
Examples Using "Anymore" in a Sentence
1I don't want to eat anymore.
Sign 'EAT', then sign 'ANYMORE' while shaking your head 'no' to show you are finished.
2We don't live there anymore.
Point to the location, sign 'LIVE', and then sign 'ANYMORE' with a clear negative headshake.
3Do you have anymore?
Sign 'YOU', 'HAVE', and then 'ANYMORE' while raising your eyebrows to ask a yes/no question.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the sign for 'anymore' the same as 'more'?
Yes! In ASL, the sign for 'anymore' is the exact same as the sign for 'more'. The context and your facial expressions, like a negative headshake, clarify the exact meaning.
Do I need to sign 'not' before 'anymore'?
Usually, no. Instead of signing 'not' as a separate word, you can simply sign 'more' while shaking your head 'no' to efficiently communicate 'not anymore'.
How many times should I tap my fingers together?
Typically, you tap your fingertips together two times in a quick, rhythmic motion. A single tap can sometimes look like a mistake or a different sign.
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