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Question 1
Your friend texts, "Can you send me the address? NVM." What does your friend mean?
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Question 2
You asked a coworker an awkward personal question and feel embarrassed. Which line fits best?
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Question 3
Which line is most likely to sound cold or annoyed?
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Question 4
You say "Let's order pizza" and then change your mind right away. Which line fits?
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Question 5
Which message is best for a work email?
Quick answer
Boys vs girls: what does NVM mean?
NVM is a text abbreviation for "never mind." It means "forget what I just said, it's not important anymore." Say "Never mind" out loud, type NVM in casual chats, and choose a softer line like "Forget I said anything" or "Don't worry about it" when you want to sound friendly rather than annoyed.
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Each line explained
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Never mind. Tone: Light and casual
Use it when you take back a question or comment because it no longer matters, or you found the answer yourself. In chats, people type NVM. Avoid NVM in work emails.
“Never mind, donkey.”
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Forget I said anything. Tone: A little embarrassed
Use it after an awkward question or a comment that came out wrong. It asks the other person to drop the topic. It doesn't fit when you simply found an answer.
“Forget I said anything.”
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Just forget it. Tone: Firm, can sound annoyed
Use it when you want to stop a conversation that isn't going well. With a flat or sharp voice, it can sound cold or hurt, so be careful with friends and colleagues.
“Just forget it.”
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Don't worry about it. Tone: Warm and reassuring
Use it to tell someone that a problem or request isn't important and they don't need to do anything. It sounds kinder than "Just forget it."
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It doesn't matter. Tone: Neutral, sometimes tired
Use it when a detail is not important. Said slowly or with a sigh, it can mean you're disappointed, so watch your voice.
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Scratch that. Tone: Quick and informal
Use it to cancel something you said a moment ago and replace it, often while planning. Don't use it to stop a hard conversation.
Common mistakes
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Not quite
Thank you for your help! / Never mind.Better Thank you for your help! / No problem.
"Never mind" takes back your own words. It isn't a reply to thanks or an apology. Use "No problem" or "Don't worry about it" for that.
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Not quite
NVM, please disregard the invoice I sent.Better Please ignore my last email. The invoice is correct.
NVM is chat language for friends. In work emails, write the full words and say what the reader should do.
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Not quite
Nevermind, I found it.Better Never mind, I found it.
You will see "nevermind" online, but the standard spelling is two words. Write "never mind" in anything that people will check.
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