1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of See.

2. (conj. (but originally a present participle)) In view of the fact (that); considering; taking into account (that); inasmuch as; since; because; -- followed by a dependent clause; as, he did well, seeing that he was so young.

as as far as at which time being cause considering during which time for inasmuch as just so seeing since so so as so long as so that the while when whereas while whilst