march — to walk with regular measured steps in a group
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to walk with regular measured steps in a group
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɑːrtʃ/
Example Sentences
- Time marches on, whether we're ready or not.
- My cat marches to the kitchen every morning at 6 AM like a furry general demanding breakfast.
- In March, the students march out of school celebrating spring break.
march
VERB[/mɑːrtʃ/]
to walk with regular measured steps in a group
Soldiers march in perfect rhythm through the town square at dawn.
MAR(Mars) + CH(chant) — actively shouting a loud CH(chant) for the war god MAR(Mars), the fierce warriors began to march into battle.
Wearing heavy uniforms stiff with starch, they passed under the giant stone arch to begin their long march.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'Martius', meaning 'the month of Mars', named after Mars, the Roman god of war. March was traditionally the beginning of the military campaign season in ancient Rome. The sense of 'march' as a military procession evolved from this martial association.
Breakdown
Martius (Latin: of Mars, the god of war) → March. The noun 'march' (military procession) developed from the month's martial significance and Roman military customs.
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📝Examples
“Time marches on, whether we're ready or not.”
“My cat marches to the kitchen every morning at 6 AM like a furry general demanding breakfast.”
“In March, the students march out of school celebrating spring break.”
“The ants march in a perfect line, probably better organized than my daily schedule.”
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