SEEING | English definition and examples from Cambridge Dictionary

Meaning of seeing

Used to mean “considering” or “accepting the fact that.”
It introduces a reason or circumstance explaining why something happens or is done.

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Usage notes

This expression is common in spoken and written English and often appears before a clause that provides justification or explanation for an action.

“Seeing that you’re already here, we might as well start.”


Author's summary: The phrase seeing (that) means "considering" or "since," and it links one fact to a reason or justification in everyday English.

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Cambridge Dictionary Cambridge Dictionary — 2025-11-25

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