seeing

noun
UK: /ˈsiːɪŋ/
US: /ˈsiːɪŋ/

  1. The ability to see; sight.

    1. My seeing is not very good in the dark. [ ] [ ]
    2. The seeing was poor due to the heavy fog rolling in from the coast. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

understanding
seeing verb

  1. Present participle of see; perceiving with the eyes.

    1. I am seeing a bird in the tree now. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was seeing things that weren't really there because of her illness. [ ] [ ]

  2. Meeting or visiting someone.

    1. I'm seeing my doctor next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's been seeing a therapist to help him deal with his anxiety. [ ] [ ]

  3. Dating someone romantically.

    1. Are you seeing anyone special these days? [ ] [ ]
    2. They have been seeing each other for a few months now, and it's getting serious. [ ] [ ]

  4. Understanding or realizing something.

    1. I am seeing the problem now, thank you. [ ] [ ]
    2. After much consideration, I'm seeing the logic behind their decision making process. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "seeing" is /ˈsiːɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈsiːɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seeing": understanding.

Example usage of "seeing": "My seeing is not very good in the dark.". More examples on the page.