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
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 Cal, the cat, started picking up on Daisy's limited seeing and hearing abilities. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

seeing

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

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