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
Even Oscar winners can only take so much of seeing (or hearing) themselves — just ask Renée Zellweger! Jen Juneau, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 Cal, the cat, started picking up on Daisy's limited seeing and hearing abilities. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025 Cunha is now the top-scoring forward in the game, which is even more amazing seeing as Wolves sit 17th in the table. Holly Shand, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025 So, what lies in store for us in a world where seeing is no longer believing? Bernard Marr, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 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 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

seeing

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

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