noun
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marching
MAHT-shihng
Marching (noun) means the act of walking with steady, rhythmic steps, especially in formation. Example: “The marching of the parade could be heard blocks away.”
noun
1
The act of walking with steady, rhythmic steps, especially in formation.
"The marching of the parade could be heard blocks away."
adjective
1
Engaged in marching, or arranged in a way that suggests marching.
"The marching band filled the stadium with sound."
"The marching feet of the carnival dancers shook the street."
"A marching drummer led the procession down the high street."
How to use marching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the act of walking in formation, as soldiers or a band would.
Common pairings
marching band
marching orders
marching soldiers
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What does “marching” mean?
The word “marching” means the act of walking with steady, rhythmic steps, especially in formation. In plain terms, relating to the act of walking in formation, as soldiers or a band would.
How do you pronounce “marching”?
“Marching” is pronounced MAHT-shihng (/ˈmɑɹt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “marching” in a sentence?
Here is “marching” used in a sentence: “The marching of the parade could be heard blocks away.”
What part of speech is “marching”?
Depending on how it is used, “marching” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “marching” a common word?
“Marching” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “marching” have?
“Marching” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of walking with steady, rhythmic steps, especially in formation.
What is the difference between marching and walking?
Marching involves steady, rhythmic steps, often performed in formation, while ordinary walking has no requirement for a fixed rhythm or coordinated group movement. Marching is strongly associated with military or ceremonial contexts because of this disciplined, uniform stepping pattern.
Is marching used only in a military context?
No, marching is also used to describe civilian activities such as marching bands, parades, and protest marches, all of which involve steady, rhythmic group movement. The military sense is common, but the word applies to any organized, rhythmic walking.
What is the difference between marching as a noun and as an adjective?
As a noun, marching refers to the act of walking with steady, rhythmic steps, especially in formation, such as "the marching began at dawn." As an adjective, marching describes something engaged in marching or arranged to suggest marching, as in "a marching band" or "marching orders."
