seeing

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Meaning · English

Inasmuch as; in view of the fact that.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Seeing the boss wasn't around, we took it easy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “seeing” mean?

Inasmuch as; in view of the fact that.

Is “seeing” formal or informal?

seeing is generally slang.