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

While inside the shows guests were rapt seeing looks from the likes of Burberry and Simone Rocha, outside, attendees served up their own delectable platter of print and color. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024

New ways of seeing, new ideas for standing out, new strategies for growth. —Isadora Marlow Morgan, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024

What else is management seeing in terms of demand for experiences for its parks and cruises? —Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2024

The realm of the cinematic orgasm is, ironically, akin to the threatening doctrines of religion, as seeing does not equate to believing. —Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 31 July 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