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alay — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • derision noun Act of treating with disdain.
  • march noun A steady, rhythmic style of walking used especially by soldiers and marching bands.
  • parade noun A public procession, often celebratory, held to mark an occasion.
  • procession noun A group of people or vehicles moving forward together in an orderly line, often for a ceremony.
  • regiment noun A military unit made up of several smaller units, commanded by an officer.
  • taunt verb To mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.

Senses

alay is used for these senses in English:

  • derision Act of treating with disdain.
  • march A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, by bands, and in ceremonies.
  • parade A public procession, especially one commemorating a holiday or special event or (dated) in protest.
  • procession A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.
  • regiment (military) A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units. [from 16th c.]
  • taunt A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.

derision — full definition

  1. noun Act of treating with disdain.
  2. noun Something to be derided; a laughing stock.

march — full definition

  1. noun A steady, rhythmic style of walking used especially by soldiers and marching bands.
  2. noun An organized public walk undertaken to make a political statement.
  3. noun A piece of music written with a strong, steady beat suited to marching.
  4. verb To walk with firm, regular steps, especially in a group.
  5. verb To make steady, continuous progress.

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