never mind

alternative pronunciation spelling nemmine · alternative abbreviation nvm · alternative abbreviation nm

1. hortativeIt is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.

   Did you fall over and hurt your knee? Never mind, I’ll put a bandage on it.

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   I'm afraid I’ve broken your mug. — Never mind, it was old and I was going to throw it away.

   Synonyms: forget about it, forget it

2. hortativeDo not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something).

   Never mind about me — you go and I’ll join you later.

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   Here’s some money for you. Never mind about paying me back; you can keep it.

   Synonyms: pay someone no mind

3. hortativeIndicates a withdrawal or retractment of a previous statement.

   You're a fool. — What did you call me? — Never mind.

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   Can you hand me that screwdriver? Wait, never mind, give me the fire extinguisher instead.

   divorce is so funny. like never mind

   2023 June 2, v1leblood, Tumblr

   Synonyms: belay my last

4. idiomaticLet alone; much less.

   They wouldn't go near that place, never mind spending an entire day there.

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   It’s remarkable that this game could have been even better than it was. The U.S. has rarely outplayed any opponent in its modern era of World Cup games, never mind a superpower that won its opener 6-2 over Iran.

   25 November 2022, Jonathan Tannenwald, “U.S. dominates England for long stretches, but plays to 0-0 tie at World Cup”, in The Philadeplhia Inquirer

plural never minds · alternative pronunciation spelling nemmine · alternative abbreviation nvm · alternative abbreviation nm

1. alternativeAlternative form of nevermind.

   But close enough in spirit as to make no never mind.

   1998, Dana Stabenow, Fire and Ice, page 159