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March

UK /["/mɑːtʃ/","/ˈmɑːtʃɪz/","/mɑːtʃt/","/ˈmɑːtʃɪŋ/"]/US /["/mɑːrtʃ/","/ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/","/mɑːrtʃt/","/ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to walk with stiff regular steps like a soldier

In simple words: The third month of the year.

Examples

  • The soldiers were ordered to March forward despite the harsh weather conditions.
  • Please March quietly through the library, as loud noises are not permitted.
  • Many people used to March for civil rights in the 1960s.
  • The parade will March down Main Street every Independence Day.
  • The clock's hands seem to March swiftly as I wait for the train.
  • We will March into a new era of technology next year.

Usage notes

Used when referring to the month directly. Common in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it informally when discussing dates.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'March' like a soldier marching into spring.

Collocations

  • briskly
  • swiftly
  • boldly
  • on
  • out of
  • through
  • march in step
  • briskly
  • swiftly
  • boldly
  • on
  • out of
  • through
  • march in step
  • peacefully
  • triumphantly
  • against
  • for
  • in support of
  • briskly
  • swiftly
  • boldly
  • on
  • out of
  • through
  • march in step

Synonyms

  • move
  • advance
  • proceed
  • walk
  • travel

Antonyms

  • halt
  • stop

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'march' as a verb meaning to walk with regular steps.
  • Incorrectly capitalized when used in the middle of a sentence.
  • Mixing it up with other months due to similar sounds.