seeing

1 of 2

conjunction

see·​ing ˈsē-iŋ How to pronounce seeing (audio)
: inasmuch as
often used with as or that

seeing

2 of 2

noun

: the quality of the images of celestial bodies observed telescopically

Examples of seeing in a Sentence

Conjunction seeing as we're already running late, there's no reason to waste any more time
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Noun
Michigan's statewide air quality advisory has ended, with only the Upper Peninsula and a few counties in northern Michigan seeing advisories on Aug. 6. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025 This doesn’t come as a surprise seeing as the premiere also got a bump from its original air date. Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025 That kind of active seeing defeats the purpose, for me, anyway, of casually looking out the window. Christopher Urban, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025 That kind of seeing takes presence, attention, and reflection. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for seeing

Word History

First Known Use

Conjunction

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seeing was in the 15th century

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“Seeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seeing. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

seeing

conjunction
see·​ing
ˈsē-iŋ
: in consideration of the fact that

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