seeing

American  

[see-ing] / ˈsi ɪŋ /

conjunction

1. in view of the fact that; considering; inasmuch as.

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noun

1. the act of a person who sees. see.

2. the sense of sight.

seeing British  

/ ˈsiːɪŋ /

noun

1. the sense or faculty of sight; vision

2. astronomy the quality of the observing conditions (especially the turbulence of the atmosphere) during an astronomical observation

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conjunction

1. in light of the fact (that); inasmuch as; since

Usage

The use of seeing as how as in seeing as ( how ) the bus is always late, I don't need to hurry is generally thought to be incorrect or non-standard

Other Word Forms

• unseeing adjective
• unseeingly adverb
• unseeingness noun

Etymology

Origin of seeing

First recorded in 1495–1505; see ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

"With the conjunction we're seeing this year, that's not going to be the case. That is the simple story that everybody needs to understand."

From Barron's

But seeing Grande, whose Glinda is the center of the new film, slip down the list of expected nominees has been one of more surprising developments of this awards season.

From Los Angeles Times

"We're seeing reductions in almost all crime types, certainly in shoplifting and robbery," he said.

From BBC

She described being thrown around in the last carriage and seeing luggage tumble on other passengers.

From Barron's

Ana Cass says seeing other people is definitely a source of joy for her.

From BBC