Seeing

/ˈsiːɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
the act of perceiving visually.
The seeing of the breathtaking landscape left us speechless.
an instance of sight or perception.
That was a rare seeing of a shooting star.
verb
the present participle of see; the act of perceiving with the eyes.
Seeing the sunrise always fills me with peace.
to perceive visually; to have the ability to notice or understand something.
I'm seeing the issue more clearly after our discussion.

Etymology

From Old English 'seon', meaning to perceive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seeing is believing
You must see something to believe it.
seeing eye to eye
Agreeing on a matter.
in the seeing
In public view or noticed.

Related Words

sight
The faculty or power of seeing.
vision
The ability to see; the sense of sight.
observation
The action or process of closely observing something or someone.

Slang Meanings

To date or have a romantic relationship with someone.
Are you seeing anyone right now?
To witness or experience something.
I need to see this concert; everyone’s talking about it.