march

See also March

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /mɑːtʃ/, SAMPA: /mA:tS/
• (US) enPR: märch, IPA: /mɑrtʃ/, SAMPA: /mArtS/
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Noun

Singular march

Plural marches

1. A formal, rhythmic way of walking. A march is usually done by soldiers, bands and in ceremonies.
2. A political rally or parade.
3. Any song in the genre of music written for marching (see Wikipedia's article on this type of music)
4. Steady forward movement or progression.

   The march of time.

Verb

Plain form march

Third-person singular marches

Past tense marched

Past participle marched

Present participle marching

Marching soldiers

1. To walk with long, regular strides, like a soldier does.
2. To go to war; to make military advances.