Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

never mind

/ˈnɛ.vɚˌmaɪnd/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.29 in modern English

Syllables: ne-ver-mind
IPA: /ˈnɛ.vɚˌmaɪnd/

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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

verb

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

verb

Indicates a withdrawal or retractment of a previous statement.

verb

Let alone; much less.

noun

Alternative form of nevermind.

Example Sentences

"I'm afraid I’ve broken your mug. — Never mind, it was old and I was going to throw it away."
"Did you fall over and hurt your knee? Never mind, I’ll put a bandage on it."
"Never mind about me — you go and I’ll join you later."
"Here’s some money for you. Never mind about paying me back; you can keep it."
"You're a fool. — What did you call me? — Never mind."
"Can you hand me that screwdriver? Wait, never mind, give me the fire extinguisher instead."

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈnɛ.vɚˌmaɪnd/
British English: /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)ˌmaɪnd/

Inflected Forms

nemmine (alternative, pronunciation spelling) nvm (alternative, abbreviation) nm (alternative, abbreviation) never minds (plural)

Phrases

never you mind

Frequently Paired Words

never you mind

Synonyms

forget about it forget it pay someone no mind belay my last

Questions

How do you pronounce never mind?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnɛ.vɚˌmaɪnd/.
What does never mind mean?: It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.

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