marching
word · lemma: march
/ˈmɑɹtʃɪŋ/
MAR-ching
/mˈɑːtʃɪŋ/
MAH-ching
Definition
Moving forward with regular, strong steps, often as soldiers do. It can also describe people walking together in a protest or parade.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears in forms like 'marching band', 'marching orders', and 'marching down the street'. 'Marching' can sound military, organized, or determined. Don't confuse it with ordinary 'walking', which is more neutral.
Spanish: marcha - desfilandoPortuguese (BR): marcha - marchandoPortuguese (PT): marcha - a marcharChinese (Simplified): 行进 - 游行Chinese (Traditional): 行進 - 遊行Hindi: मार्च करना - जुलूस में चलनाArabic: السير المنتظم - المسير الاحتجاجيBengali: মার্চ করা - কদম মিলিয়ে চলাRussian: маршироватьJapanese: 行進するVietnamese: diễu hànhKorean: 행진하다Turkish: yürümek (askeri şekilde) - yürüyüş yapmakUrdu: مارچ کرنا - جلوس میں چلناIndonesian: berbaris - berparade
Example Sentences
A group of students came marching into the office, demanding answers.
natural
They've been marching every weekend to push for change.
natural
The soldiers were marching across the field.
basic
We saw a band marching in the parade.
basic
People were marching for equal rights.
basic
You could hear the band marching down the street before you even saw them.
natural