March
/mɑːrtʃ/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo walk with steady steps in a group, often in a military style or in a demonstration.
/mɑːrtʃ/
To walk with regular steps in a military manner, often in a group.
The troops marched in perfect formation.
💡 Simply: Imagine a group of friends walking together, all at the same pace, like in a parade. That's marching!
👶 For kids: To walk together in a line, like soldiers or when protesting.
More Examples
The protesters marched through the city streets.
We marched for hours to reach our destination.
How It's Used
"The soldiers marched across the field."
"Thousands of people marched in protest of the new law."
A group of people walking together in a way to show support or a parade.
/mɑːrtʃ/
An act of walking with steady steps, often in a group; a demonstration.
The peace march was held to raise awareness.
💡 Simply: It's like when a lot of people walk together in the same direction to show they agree on something, like a protest or parade.
👶 For kids: When people walk together to show support.
More Examples
The long march wore down the soldiers.
We participated in the annual Pride march.
How It's Used
"The climate change march drew thousands."
"The soldiers began their long march."
The third month of the year, between February and April.
/mɑːrtʃ/
The third month of the year.
The weather starts to improve in March.
💡 Simply: It's the third month on the calendar.
👶 For kids: The third month of the year.
More Examples
Her birthday is in March.
The company will launch the new product in March.
How It's Used
"March is often associated with the beginning of spring."
"The project is due in March."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
march to the beat of one's own drum
To behave or think in a way that is different from most people.
"She always marches to the beat of her own drum, which is why she’s so creative."
From Old French *marchier* (“to walk, tread”), from Frankish *markōn* (“to strike, tread”), from Proto-Germanic *markōną* (“to mark”).
Historically, the word 'march' has been used for both the act of walking and the month itself, with strong connections to military movements and events.
Memory tip
Think of soldiers marching in perfect unison.
Word Origin
"to tread, stamp, or step; to mark"