I have been having an ongoing argument with a few friends about whether or not it is correct to say "nevermind" as one word in writing. Microsoft Word does not consider the one-word form to be incorrect, and yet dictionary.com does not have it listed. Of all the people I've asked, only about fifty percent have said that the one-word form is incorrect. Is "never mind" really the only correct way to say it?
2006-08-11 01:30:16 · 11 answers · asked by Orange Roses 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Wow, there are some good answers here. I guess I can't get the 10 points, never mind that I am late in responding. But, I never mind not getting the points, as I still enjoy wasting time on this site.
Without looking up "nevermind," I tend to agree with the two word spelling, although it's usually spoken as if it's just one word. I'm alright (or, is it "aight") with the "all right/alright" example that someone gave, in that common usage may make "nevermind" acceptable over time.
So, alright, what's the answer? It's okay, or ok to say "nevermind", but you should always mind when someone writes "nevermind", never mind that people speak that way. But if you make an issue out of it, people may mind that you challenged them on it, and then to let it drop, you can just say, "This really bothered me, but nevermind". and then, they won't mind so much, and neither will you...
But whatever you do, please don't say "whatever", or worse yet, "whateva" (I keep think that someone named Eva must hate the frequent misuse of her name)....Whatever the case, good use of the English language is always okay and "aight" with me, wherever I encounter it. I never mind seeing the language used correctly or truly creatively, whatever, or whichever, the case may be...which reminds me ...
Ah, nevermind.
2006-08-11 02:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by Da Whispering Genius 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Never mind, two words
Quoting from dictionary.com, never mind:
Used as an Idiom e.g.:
1. "Don't bother: I was hoping for some help, but never mind, I'll do it alone."
2. Not to mention; and certainly not: I can't tread water, never mind swim.
2006-08-11 08:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by ***Celes*** 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you're a Nirvana fan, it's always 'never mind.'
I quote the esteemed Doctor Grammar at grammardoctor.com:
Be careful to distinguish between "never mind" and "nevermind." "Never mind" would be correct in a sentence such as "Never mind that the company had already agreed to make the changes."
"Nevermind" is labeled "dialect" by dictionaries, to be used in constructions such as "He didn't pay her no nevermind."
I asked Dr Grammar to check my pulse but he told me to find a vet.
2006-08-11 08:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by Bowzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two words. I'm an old geezer but I've never heard of using it as one. It's like saying "alright" - it's "all right". Then again, if enough people say it, it becomes part of the language.
2006-08-11 08:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by ezc692 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never mind
2006-08-11 08:34:00 · answer #5 · answered by Sweetie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me never mind is like if im saying.=You never mind to borrow me your car.
And nevermind is like=Ok nevermind cause i dont care.forget it.
That is what i think about those 2 words:)
2006-08-11 08:40:12 · answer #6 · answered by none 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never mind.
2006-08-11 08:32:56 · answer #7 · answered by Unique 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the context. The answer by "EarlGrey" is correct.
2006-08-11 08:38:20 · answer #8 · answered by sgt. pepper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definaterly two words, however...nevertheless is one word
2006-08-11 08:38:39 · answer #9 · answered by murphy51024 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is two words.
2006-08-11 08:34:18 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋