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 of seeing

Conjunction

• because
• now
• since
• considering

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

Its tiny disk demands exceptional seeing and precise daytime locating skills as well as a decent size telescope. — Damian Peach, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026

The ultimate choice for an itinerary involving multiple hours of sight-seeing and gallery-hopping. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

Jennifer Lopez keeps things simple in a slip dress while sight-seeing in Rome on July 28. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Gemini needs to be all-seeing on your Android phone to work seamlessly, and not everyone will be comfortable with that. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026

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

Rhymes for seeing

• being
• feeing
• fleeing
• freeing
• keying
• kiang
• skiing
• agreeing
• decreeing
• foreseeing
• nonbeing
• sightseeing

Kids Definition

seeing

conjunction

see·​ing

ˈsē-iŋ

: in consideration of the fact that