seeing
Translation
seeing that, since, as
Examples
Seeing that it's late, we should go home.
Seeing that it's late, we should go home.
Grammar Patterns
((that/as ...)) because..., since... Seeing that it's late, we should go home.
Similar Words
since, because, as
Etymology
From the present participle of the verb 'to see'. It implies 'seeing the situation is...', thus giving a reason.
Memory Tips
Think of it as literally 'seeing' the reason. 'I see it's raining, so I'll take an umbrella' becomes 'Seeing it's raining, I'll take an umbrella'.