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Nevermind vs. Never mind

Nevermind

/'nevə maɪnd/
A term used to dismiss or disregard a previous statement or situation

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Never mind

/ˈnevə maɪnd/
Used when you want to disregard something or tell someone not to worry about it

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etymology
  • Never mind (two words) is a phrase used to tell someone to disregard something previously mentioned. Imagine it as instructing the mind to stop considering an issue.
  • Nevermind (one word) is a relatively new and informal usage often found in modern casual writing. It is less traditional and usually avoided in formal texts.
  • Use never mind in professional or educational writing as it's the correct form in standard English.
  • Visualize never mind as two separate actions - never letting an issue occupy the mind.
  • Remember that in editing and publication contexts, two-word never mind is preferred for clarity.
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