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march
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- pronunciation:
- march
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
marches, marching, marched |
| definition 1: |
to walk with a steady, regular stride, esp. in step with others.
- synonyms:
- file, parade
- similar words:
- pace, step, stride, tread, walk
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| definition 2: |
to walk purposefully, directly, or determinedly.
I marched into his office and demanded some answers.- synonyms:
- stride
- similar words:
- flounce, parade, stomp, strut, walk
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| definition 3: |
(informal) to move or get moving in a quick, soldierly manner.
It's time for bed. Now, march!The children marched up to bed. |
| definition 4: |
to progress steadily.
The ships marched along the seaway toward their destination.- synonyms:
- roll
- similar words:
- advance, flow, pass, proceed, progress
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to cause to march.
He marched the unruly student to the principal's office.- similar words:
- escort, haul, parade, walk
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| definition 2: |
to cover (a distance) by marching.
The troops marched thirty miles.- synonyms:
- pace
- similar words:
- foot, plod, stride, tramp, tread, trudge, walk
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of marching.
- synonyms:
- parade, procession
- similar words:
- stalk, stroll, strut, tramp, walk
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| definition 2: |
the distance covered by marching for a period of time.
a day's march- synonyms:
- walk
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| definition 3: |
forward movement or progress; advance.
the march of events- synonyms:
- flow, progression
- similar words:
- advance, evolution, procession, succession
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| definition 4: |
a steady, regular pace.
- synonyms:
- pace, rhythm, steadiness
- similar words:
- beat, cadence, drone, ticktock
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| definition 5: |
a piece of music suited for marching to.
- similar words:
- processional, recessional
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The word march comes from an early French word that means "to trample."
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