noun Uncommon

nevermind

Nevermind (noun) means Attention or concern paid to something (mostly used in the phrase "never mind"). Example: “Pay him no nevermind — he's always like that.”

noun

Attention or concern paid to something (mostly used in the phrase "never mind").

"Pay him no nevermind — he's always like that."

How to use nevermind

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishConcern or heed — most familiar today in the dismissive phrase "never mind," meaning to forget or drop something.

When to use it

As a standalone noun ("pay it no nevermind") it is informal and dialectal; the common everyday use is the two-word phrase "never mind."

Word forms

neverminds plural

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Etymology

From the phrase "never mind," combining never with mind.

Rhymes for nevermind

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nevermind” mean?

The word “nevermind” means attention or concern paid to something (mostly used in the phrase "never mind"). In plain terms, concern or heed — most familiar today in the dismissive phrase "never mind," meaning to forget or drop something.

How do you use “nevermind” in a sentence?

Here is “nevermind” used in a sentence: “Pay him no nevermind — he's always like that.”

What part of speech is “nevermind”?

“Nevermind” is a noun.

Is “nevermind” a common word?

“Nevermind” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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