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Definition never mind in American English

never mind phrase

phrase
1

used for telling someone not to worry or not to be upset about something

Example

Never mind - you're all right now.

Example

The store's shut, but never mind, we can come back tomorrow.

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2

used for saying that the time when something is wanted, needed, or possible has gone

Example

"Do you still want that shopping done?" "No, never mind - it's too late now."

3

used for emphasizing your opinions or feelings about something

Example

I'm sick of snow already, never mind by the end of the winter.

Definition never mind in American English