march

verb
UK: /mɑːtʃ/
US: /mɑːrtʃ/

  1. To walk with regular steps, usually in a group.

    1. Soldiers march to the parade ground every morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. The protesters will march through the city center to voice their concerns about climate change. [ ] [ ]

  2. To walk somewhere quickly and with determination, often because you are angry.

    1. She marched into my office and demanded an explanation. [ ] [ ]
    2. He marched off to bed without saying goodnight after our argument about the dishes. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

parade demonstration procession walk stride pace
march noun

  1. An organized walk by a large group of people to protest or celebrate something.

    1. We went on a march for peace. [ ] [ ]
    2. The environmental activists organized a march to raise awareness about deforestation. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of music with a strong, regular rhythm, suitable for marching to.

    1. The band played a lively march. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wedding procession entered the church to the tune of a traditional wedding march. [ ] [ ]
march noun

  1. The third month of the year, coming after February and before April.

    1. My birthday is in March. [ ] [ ]
    2. The weather in March can be unpredictable, fluctuating between sunshine and snow. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "march" in English means: To walk with regular steps, usually in a group., To walk somewhere quickly and with determination, often because you are angry..

The phonetic transcription of "march" is /mɑːtʃ/ in British English and /mɑːrtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "march": parade, demonstration, procession, walk, stride, pace.

Example usage of "march": "Soldiers march to the parade ground every morning.". More examples on the page.