never mind

nev·er mind

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nev-er mahynd]
- /ˈnɛv ər maɪnd/
- /ˈnevə(r) maɪnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nev-er mahynd]
- /ˈnɛv ər maɪnd/

Definitions of never mind words

noun never mind (in a human or other conscious being) the element, part, substance, or process that reasons, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, judges, etc.: the processes of the human mind. 1
noun never mind Psychology. the totality of conscious and unconscious mental processes and activities. 1
noun never mind intellect or understanding, as distinguished from the faculties of feeling and willing; intelligence. 1
noun never mind a particular instance of the intellect or intelligence, as in a person. 1
noun never mind a person considered with reference to intellectual power: the greatest minds of the twentieth century. 1
noun never mind intellectual power or ability. 1

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Origin of never mind

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English mynd(e), aphetic variant (see y-) of imynd, Old English gemynd memory, remembrance, mind; cognate with Gothic gamunds; akin to Latin mēns mind, Greek manía madness; (v.) Middle English minden, derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for Never mind

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never mind popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for never mind

interjection never mind

commiserations — Plural form of commiseration.
nothing — no thing; not anything; naught: to say nothing.

All 2 Synonyms of never mind