march
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- pronunciation:
- march
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
marches, marching, marched |
| definition 1: |
to walk with steady, regular steps together with others.
Several school bands marched in the Flag Day parade.
- synonyms:
- file, parade
- similar words:
- pace, step, stride, tread, walk
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| definition 2: |
to walk in a way that shows strength and determination.
I marched into his office and demanded some answers.- synonyms:
- stride
- similar words:
- parade, stomp, strut, walk
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of marching.
Thousands of people took part in a march for civil rights.- synonyms:
- parade, procession
- similar words:
- stroll, strut, tramp, walk
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| definition 2: |
a piece of music suited for marching to.
The brass band played a march by John Philip Sousa. |
The word
march comes from an early French word that means "to trample."