march
Translation
to march, to walk determinedly, to parade
Examples
The soldiers marched for twenty miles.
The soldiers marched for twenty miles.
Protesters marched through the city.
Protesters marched through the city.
He marched into the room angrily.
He marched into the room angrily.
Grammar Patterns
((adverb/preposition)) to walk somewhere with regular steps as a group The soldiers marched across the field.
((adverb/preposition)) to walk somewhere quickly and with determination He marched into the room angrily.
Similar Words
Synonyms: walk, stride, parade, tramp.
Etymology
From Old French 'marchier' meaning 'to stride, walk', possibly from a Frankish root related to 'mark'.
Memory Tips
Think of a military band playing music for soldiers to 'march' to. The rhythm helps them keep step.