English · Common Verbs

seeing

/ˈsiːɪŋ/

[/ˈsiːɪŋ/]

present participle of see

Beginnerverb

Definition

Present participle of 'see': perceiving with the eyes, happening now.

Example

I am seeing the doctor tomorrow about the pain that has bothered me all week.

I am seeing the doctor tomorrow about the pain that has bothered me all week.

Etymology

From Old English 'sēon' (to see) plus the '-ing' ending.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in continuous tenses, often for arranged meetings or appointments.

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