interjection
- used to tell someone not to worry about something or to dismiss a previous statement
Usage: informal; common in spoken English
verb
- to disregard or pay no attention to something; to ignore
Usage: transitive; less common than the interjection sense
Examples
- I was going to ask you something, but nevermind—it's not important.
- Nevermind what he said; he doesn't know what he's talking about.
- You forgot to call? Nevermind, we can reschedule.
- Nevermind the mess in the garage for now.
- I thought I lost my keys, but nevermind—I found them.
- Nevermind the noise outside; just focus on your homework.