marching
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Definition
Noun The act of walking with regular, measured, and often rhythmic steps, typically in a coordinated group or as part of a formal procession or military activity.
Usage
The noun "marching" refers to the activity or sound of people walking in a steady, rhythmic manner. It is often associated with soldiers, parades, protests, or ceremonial events.
Examples
- The marching of the soldiers began at dawn.
- We could hear the steady sound of marching from the parade route.
- The marching was perfectly synchronized.
Advanced Usage
- "to be on the march": To be actively marching or advancing, often used for groups or armies.
- The protestors are on the march toward the capital.
- "a day's marching": Refers to the distance covered or the activity performed during a day of marching.
- After a long day's marching, the troops were exhausted.
Variants and Related Words
- March (verb): To walk with regular, deliberate steps.
- The band will march down Main Street.
- March (noun): An instance of marching; a journey made by marching.
- The long march through the mountains was difficult.
- Marcher (noun): A person who marches.
- The marchers carried banners and flags.
Synonyms
- Parading: Walking in a public procession, often in a celebratory display.
- Tramping: Walking heavily or for a long distance.
- Pacing: Walking with steady, regular steps, often in a confined space.
Related Phrases
- Marching orders: Official instructions to proceed or to leave.
- After the meeting, we all got our marching orders.
- Marching band: A group of musicians who play instruments while marching, often in formations.
- The high school marching band performed at halftime.
Noun
- the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
- it was a long march
- we heard the sound of marching