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march

/mɑːrtʃ/
noun, verb★Beginner— a month of the year
formal

the third month of the Gregorian calendar

March is known for unpredictable weather.

March often has variable weather conditions.

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March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war, possibly due to the month's association with military campaigns in ancient Rome.

informal

to walk with a steady, rhythmic step

The soldiers marched in perfect formation.

The soldiers walked in a coordinated, rhythmic manner.

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As a verb, 'march' can also mean to protest or demonstrate by walking in a group.

Collocations

march onto proceed or advancemarch pastto walk by in a parade or procession

Synonyms

walkprotestparade

Antonyms

haltstopretreat

Related Phrases

march in placephrase
to walk while staying in one spot
march to the beat of your own drumidiom
to do things in your own way, regardless of others

💡Pro Tip

Capitalization

Remember to capitalize 'March' when referring to the month.

⚡Gold Rule

Verb Usage

When used as a verb, 'march' often implies organized, rhythmic movement.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'marz', from Latin 'Martius', named after Mars, the Roman god of war.

📝Usage Notes

As a noun, 'March' is capitalized when referring to the month. As a verb, it can be used both literally and metaphorically to describe organized movement.

Word Breakdown

March
the month
root
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march
to walk in a coordinated manner
root
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