seeing that

conjunction
UK: /ˈsiːɪŋ ðæt/
US: /ˈsiːɪŋ ðæt/

  1. Used to introduce a reason or explanation; because.

    1. Seeing that it's raining, we should stay inside.
    2. Seeing that you're the expert here, perhaps you can advise us on the best course of action.

Synonyms

because since as inasmuch as
seeing that preposition

  1. Considering or taking into account the fact that.

    1. Seeing that he is busy, I will call him later.
    2. Seeing that all the evidence points to his guilt, the jury had no other choice but to convict.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "seeing that": because, since, as, inasmuch as.

Example usage of "seeing that": "Seeing that it's raining, we should stay inside.". More examples on the page.