noun

march

mahch

noun

A steady, rhythmic style of walking used especially by soldiers and marching bands.

"The troops kept a brisk march down the avenue."

An organized public walk undertaken to make a political statement.

"Thousands joined the march for climate action."

A piece of music written with a strong, steady beat suited to marching.

"The band played a rousing march to open the parade."

(capitalized) The third month of the year, between February and April.

"The clocks change in March."

verb

To walk with firm, regular steps, especially in a group.

"The soldiers marched in perfect formation."

"She marched straight into the manager's office to complain."

To make steady, continuous progress.

"Technology marches on, whether we're ready or not."

How to Use March

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo walk in a purposeful, rhythmic way (often in protest or as soldiers), or the month itself.

Common pairings

march in protest march forward a military march early March

marched past tense, marched past tense, marches plural, marches plural, marches plural, Marches plural, marches singular, marches singular

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From Old French marcher, "to walk or trample," from a Frankish root meaning "to mark out with the foot" — related to the English word "mark."

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