seeing

1 of 2

conjunction

see·​ing ˈsē-iŋ 

: inasmuch as

—often used with as or that

seeing

2 of 2

noun

: the quality of the images of celestial bodies observed telescopically

Synonyms

Conjunction

• 'cause
• as
• as long as
• because
• being (as or as how or that) [chiefly dialect]
• considering
• for
• inasmuch as
• now
• since
• whereas

Examples of seeing in a Sentence

Conjunction

seeing as we're already running late, there's no reason to waste any more time

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

During a new interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the Emmy, Grammy and Tony winner recalled getting emotional seeing Spears perform on stage at his first-ever concert. —Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024

The crew goes out for a night on the town together at least once a month – seeing plays, hosting parties and attending other events together. —Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 3 June 2024

At first glance, the rank and file are more bullish on generative AI, with 95% seeing value in working with it. —Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 May 2024

These lenses can be designed for monovision (one eye seeing far, the other seeing near) or multifocal vision (both eyes seeing well at both distances). —Christine L. Larsen, Verywell Health, 8 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Conjunction

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing seeing

• I'll be seeing you
• seeing as
• seeing as how
• seeing is believing
• seeing that

Kids Definition

seeing

conjunction

see·​ing

ˈsē-iŋ

: in consideration of the fact that