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

Trump’s rhetoric also has the benefit of giving fodder to his supporters, who have embraced his view of American exceptionalism and dominance abroad and relish seeing liberals overreact to what the president-elect is saying. —Brett Samuels, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025

Ohio State will now have to replace both Henderson and Judkins next season, which isn’t an easy task seeing as both went over the 1,000-yard mark this season. —Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025

Leap between minds – from human to animal, object to machine – exploring how seeing and being seen shapes reality, perception, and self. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025

Even Oscar winners can only take so much of seeing (or hearing) themselves — just ask Renée Zellweger! —Jen Juneau, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025

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