seeing

1 of 2

conjunction

see·​ing ˈsē-iŋ How to pronounce seeing (audio)
Synonyms of seeingnext
: 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
These are the sounds the living learn to sing by, the songs that shape our seeing. Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026 The shuttle to the piazzetta helps with sight seeing; book one in advance. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 The largest number people have reported seeing is four, Springer said. Heather Hollingsworth, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026 As Oracle aims to build out sufficient capacity to meet the rising demand its seeing from customers like OpenAI, the street is questioning whether company will tap sources other than the debt market. Seema Mody, CNBC, 9 Dec. 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 4 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

seeing

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

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