any longer
For more time
Any longer means for additional time beyond the present moment, almost always appearing in negative constructions or questions.
I can't wait any longer.
Do you need me any longer?
The phrase signals that a situation has reached its limit or that patience or tolerance has run out.
It's interchangeable with anymore in many contexts, though any longer emphasizes duration while anymore emphasizes continuation of a state.
Complete sudden stop
- stopCease all motion
- discontinuationFormal ending of something
- terminationAct of ending something
- endingFinal portion of something
conclusion · finish · closure · completion · finale · exit · farewell · cutoff
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
persistence · staying power · grit · determination · steadfastness · toughness · patience · tolerance
Act of extending duration
- extensionAdded part or duration
- lengtheningIncreasing in extent
- protractionLengthening in duration
- elongationIncrease in length
stretching · continuation · span · period · term · stretch · continuance · sustaining
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- restlessnessState of unease
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
annoyance · weariness · fatigue · fed up · enough · limit · breaking point · worn out
halt
Complete sudden stop
- stopCease all motion
- discontinuationFormal ending of something
- terminationAct of ending something
ending · conclusion · finish · closure · completion · finale · exit · farewell · cutoff · deadline
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
perseverance · persistence · staying power · grit · determination · steadfastness · toughness · patience · tolerance · forbearance
prolongation
Act of extending duration
- extensionAdded part or duration
- lengtheningIncreasing in extent
- protractionLengthening in duration
elongation · stretching · continuation · span · period · term · stretch · continuance · sustaining · maintenance
frustration
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- restlessnessState of unease
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
irritation · annoyance · weariness · fatigue · fed up · enough · limit · breaking point · worn out · over it
any longernot anymore
Previously but not presently
no longer · no more · immediately · right now · at once