marching

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marching

The soldiers are marching in a parade.

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.
marching

The soldiers are marching in a parade.

Noun
  1. 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