Seeing that…
conjunction
Because, given the fact that.
We should probably take an umbrella, seeing that it looks like rain.
Often appears as...
- seeing that it's late
- seeing that we're here
idiom
Taking notice of something or someone.
Seeing that she was not interested, I changed the topic.
Often appears as...
- seeing that someone is upset
- seeing that there's trouble
conjunction
Because, given the fact that.
We should probably take an umbrella, seeing that it looks like rain.
Often appears as...
- seeing that it's late
- seeing that we're here
idiom
Taking notice of something or someone.
Seeing that she was not interested, I changed the topic.
Often appears as...
- seeing that someone is upset
- seeing that there's trouble
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Reasoning Clue
Use 'seeing that' to introduce a reason or justification for an action or situation.
Bring your swimsuit, seeing that we'll be near the beach.
Pro Tip 2/3Preceding Cause
'Seeing that' often comes before the cause when explaining why something happened or will happen.
They canceled the game, seeing that the field was flooded.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Hint
Pay attention to the context, as 'seeing that' can change the direction of a conversation towards the reason behind it.
Seeing that you're not ready, we'll leave in ten minutes.
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