Meaning & use

nevermind

interjection·Everyday

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Used to tell someone that something is not important or should be disregarded.

See it in a sentence

"Nevermind, I found the file myself."

He started to explain, then just said "nevermind" and walked away.

A note on using this word

Informal one-word spelling of the phrase "never mind"; many style guides still prefer the two-word form in formal writing.

Words with a similar meaning

forget it

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