march

/mˈɑːt‍ʃ/

/ˈmɑɹtʃ/

[noun] [verb]

March

[NOUN]

the third month of the year, after February and before April

synonyms : Mar

a formal, organized, and usually ceremonial procession of people, often military personnel, moving in a uniform and rhythmic way

synonyms : marching

a procession of people walking together

a steady advance

a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture

synonyms : Master of Architecture

a musical piece in duple or quadruple rhythm that is written to accompany or suggest marching

synonyms : marching music

district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area

synonyms : border district

borderland

marchland

to march

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to walk firmly with regular steps

to walk with a large group of people as a sign of protest

synonyms : demonstrate

march in a procession

synonyms : process

force to march

walk ostentatiously

synonyms : exhibit

parade

lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

synonyms : abut

cause to march or go at a marching pace

Examples

1. The soldiers marched in a disciplined line during the parade.

2. The demonstrators marched in a body to the main square.

3. They follow their March show with four UK dates next month.

4. The dispute finally came to a head in March that year.

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