march

//mɑːrtʃ//
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Verb

marchInfinitive
marchPresent tense
marchedPast tense
marchedPast participle
marchingPresent participle
marchesThird-person singular
1

To walk with regular, measured steps in a steady rhythm, especially in a group with others keeping the same pace

The soldiers marched in formation across the parade ground.

2

To walk in a determined or purposeful manner, often showing anger or resolve

She marched into the office and demanded to speak to the manager.

3

To force someone to walk somewhere, especially by holding or pushing them

The police marched the suspect into the station.

4

To participate in an organized procession as a form of protest or demonstration

Thousands of people marched through the city to protest against climate change.

Noun

marchSingular
marchesPlural
1

An act of marching; a steady, rhythmic walk, especially by soldiers or in a group

The soldiers began their march at dawn.

2

An organized procession of people walking together to express their views or protest about something

Thousands of people joined the march for climate action.

3

A piece of music with a strong regular rhythm, written to accompany marching

The band played a military march during the parade.

4

The distance covered or time taken in marching

It was a march of three days to reach the border.

5

Steady forward movement or progress

The march of technology has changed our daily lives.

proper noun

1

The third month of the year, between February and April, having 31 days

My birthday is in March.

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