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nevermind

interj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈnɛvɝˌmaɪnd// nev·er·mind Dialect Informal
Definition

interj. used to tell someone that what you just said is not important. You use it when you want to stop talking about a topic or when you change your mind.

interj. used to dismiss a previous statement as unimportant or to signal that the listener should disregard a request. Often functions as a conversational filler to smooth over a misunderstanding.


SIMPLE

I forgot what I was going to say, so nevermind.

CONTEXTUAL

I thought I lost my keys, but I just found them in my pocket, so nevermind.

COMPLEX

If the instructions seem too complicated for the initial setup, then nevermind; we can simply proceed with the default settings and adjust them later.

Origin

From never + mind (in never mind).

Usage

Commonly written as two words ('never mind') in formal contexts, though the single-word spelling is frequent in informal digital communication.

Pitfall

Nevermind about the mess.Never mind the mess.When used to mean 'don't worry about', the phrase does not require the preposition 'about'.

Word family

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