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march

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //mɑːrtʃ//

KK: /mɑrtʃ/

noun
Definition

A walk or procession by a group of people, often for a specific cause, or a long journey on foot.


Example

The students participated in a march to raise awareness about climate change.


Conversation
Sloth A
Are you going to the march this weekend?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard it's going to be really inspiring!
Sloth A
I can't wait to see everyone come together for the cause.
Sloth B
Me too! It feels great to be part of something bigger.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
procession
journey
parade
Antonyms
halt
standstill
rest
transitive verb
Definition

To lead or cause someone or something to move forward in a steady and organized way, often in a rhythmic manner.


Example

The commander marched the troops through the city.


Tense Forms

Past: marched

Past Participle: marched


Conversation
Sloth A
Hey, did you see how they march in that parade yesterday?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was really impressive to watch them move in sync.
Sloth A
I wonder how long they practiced to march like that.
Root Explanation

March → It originates from the Latin word "Martius" (meaning of Mars), which was the name of the month dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war. The word "march" refers to the act of moving forward, often associated with military movements or the onset of spring.

Memory Tip

Think of the month named after Mars, the god of war, to remember that 'march' means to move forward, often in a disciplined or military manner.

Visually Confused Words
arch
unmarch
remarch
onmarch
nomarch
monarch
mesarch
demarch
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lead
guide
conduct
Antonyms
halt
stop
disperse