Meaning
Introduces a reason, often obvious, for an action or decision, similar to 'because' or 'in view of the fact that'.
Primary Function
Introduces a casual reason
Communicative Purpose
To provide a justification for a decision or action
Pattern
Seeing that
Core Structure
Seeing that
Função primária
Introduces a casual reason
Propósito comunicativo
To provide a justification for a decision or action
Situações de gatilho
Informal conversations, everyday discussions, casual writing
Contextos
Informal settings, conversational dialogue, everyday conversations
Padrão
Seeing that
Estrutura central
Seeing that
Slots de substituição
A clause stating a reason or observation (e.g., it's raining, the deadline is near)
Colocados típicos
- it's raining
- we have time
- you're here
Substituições comuns
- Since
- Given that
- Considering that
- As
Erros comuns
Using in formal writing, incorrect use of 'Seeing that how'
Similar / contraste
Because, Since, As
Interferências
L2 learners may avoid it, preferring 'because' or 'since'
Família do chunk
- informal reason openers
- causal phrases
Nuance
Implies a shared, obvious reason, creates a friendly tone
Efeito pragmático
Establishes a casual, collaborative tone
Dica de memória
seeing is believing
Nota
Informal way to introduce a reason, often when it's obvious or shared. Used in spoken English and casual writing. Can be replaced with 'Since' or 'Given that' in more formal contexts.
Upgrade path
From 'because' to 'since' to 'seeing that'
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