March
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɑːtʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: March is a noun meaning A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, by bands, and in ceremonies.
Meaning
A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, by bands, and in ceremonies.
More Meanings
- A journey so walked.
- A political rally or parade.
- Any song in the genre of music written for marching (see Wikipedia's article on this type of music)
- Steady forward movement or progression.
- (euchre) The feat of taking all the tricks of a hand.
- (intransitive) To walk with long, regular strides, as a soldier does.
- (transitive) To cause someone to walk somewhere.
Example Sentences
the march of time
The column marching in double file, the instructor commands: […]
Juan's companion was a Romagnole, / But bred within the March of old Ancona[…].
The old man heaved himself from the chair, seized Jessamy by her pinafore frill and marched her to the house.
Word Forms
- marches
- marching
- marched
Synonyms for march
Depending on context, synonyms include protest, parade, rally, process, advancement, progression.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parade, stride, exhibit, process, demonstrate, mar.
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Sources & Attribution
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