never mind. — used to tell someone not to worry about something or that something is not important
Part of speech: INTERJECTION
Definition: used to tell someone not to worry about something or that something is not important
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnevər maɪnd/
Example Sentences
- I forgot to bring the cake. - Never mind, we have ice cream!
- Never mind the mess, my dog thinks he's an interior decorator.
- Can you help me with... Never mind, I figured it out.
never mind.
INTERJECTION[/ˈnevər maɪnd/]
used to tell someone not to worry about something or that something is not important
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A phrasal expression used since the 16th century, formed by combining 'never' (not at all) and 'mind' (to care or be concerned). Originally meant 'do not concern yourself with this matter at all,' functioning as a dismissive or reassuring expression.
Breakdown
never (not at all, in no way) + mind (to care about, to be troubled by). The construction combines negation with a verb of concern to create an idiomatic dismissal.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I forgot to bring the cake. - Never mind, we have ice cream!”
“Never mind the mess, my dog thinks he's an interior decorator.”
“Can you help me with... Never mind, I figured it out.”
“Never mind your diet today, it's your birthday cake!”
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