march

/mɑrtʃ/
verb
  1. To walk in a formal, steady, and rhythmic way, especially as part of a military group or parade.
    • Every morning, the band would march across the field playing their instruments.
    • The soldiers march in perfect unison during the ceremony.
    • The protesters decided to march peacefully through the city streets.
  2. To walk in a determined or purposeful manner, often with strong steps.
    • The toddler marched across the room holding a toy sword.
    • He marched straight to the front of the line without waiting.
    • She marched into the boss's office to demand a raise.
  3. To proceed or advance steadily and inevitably.
    • Technology continues to march forward at an incredible pace.
    • Time marches on, whether we like it or not.
    • The project will march ahead according to schedule.
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noun
  1. A formal, rhythmic walk, especially by soldiers or in a parade.
    • We watched the military march from the sidewalk.
    • The march lasted for three hours under the hot sun.
    • The band played a lively tune during the march.
  2. A piece of music with a strong, regular rhythm, written to accompany marching.
    • The orchestra played a famous march by John Philip Sousa.
    • He hummed a cheerful march while walking to work.
    • The wedding march began as the bride entered the church.
  3. An organized walk by a group of people to protest or support something.
    • They organized a march to raise awareness about homelessness.
    • The civil rights march in 1963 was a historic event.
    • Thousands of people joined the march for climate action.
  4. Steady forward movement or progress.
    • The march of science has improved countless lives.
    • We cannot stop the march of time.
    • The march of history often repeats itself.
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