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

Synonyms of seeing

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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
The ultimate choice for an itinerary involving multiple hours of sight-seeing and gallery-hopping. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026 Jennifer Lopez keeps things simple in a slip dress while sight-seeing in Rome on July 28. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 The seventh planet feels like something reserved for people with huge telescopes, expensive eyepieces and incredibly lucky atmospheric seeing. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 July 2026 Gemini needs to be all-seeing on your Android phone to work seamlessly, and not everyone will be comfortable with that. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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seeing

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

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