What does seeing mean?
Seeing means present participle and gerund of see.
Seeing
/ˈsiː.ɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of see.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of see
- Having vision; not blind.
- The act or fact of perceiving something with the eyes; eyesight.
- (astronomy) The movement or distortion of a telescopic image as a result of turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere.
- (slang) Inasmuch as; in view of the fact that.
Example Sentences
Seeing the British establishment struggle with the financial sector is like watching an alcoholic who still resists the idea that something drastic needs to happen for him to turn his life around.
To such perceivings we give names like these: seeings, hearings, smellings, chillings and burnings, pleasures and pains, desires […]
Seeing the boss wasn't around, we took it easy.
Synonyms for seeing
Antonyms for seeing
Related Words
Word Forms
- seeings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for seeing?
Common synonyms include sighted, eyesight, beholding, visual perception.
What is the opposite of seeing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use seeing in a sentence?
Seeing the British establishment struggle with the financial sector is like watching an alcoholic who still resists the idea that something drastic needs to happen for him to turn his life around.
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