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Meaning of marching
The primary meaning of the word "marching" is the act of walking with a steady, rhythmic step, often in a formal or military context.
Etymology of marching
The word "marching" originates from the Old French word "marcher," meaning "to walk" or "to march," which is derived from the Old High German word "marchon," meaning "to walk" or "to tread"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of walking in a formal or military context
Synonyms
walking
striding
pacing
trekking
hiking
parading
proceeding
advancing
progressing
moving
stepping
prancing
promenading
sauntering
strolling
ambling
plodding
trudging
slogging
marching
strutting
swaggering
treading
trampling
stomping
clomping
clumping
plunking
footing
footslogging
route-marching
close-order drilling
Definitions
- The act of walking with a steady, rhythmic step, often in a formal or military context
- * A formal procession or parade, especially one of soldiers
- * A long and exhausting walk, especially one undertaken as a protest or demonstration
Usage Examples
- The army battalion spent hours marching across the desert in the scorching sun
- * The protesters marched through the city, demanding justice and equality
- * The marching band performed a dazzling routine at the halftime show