Synonyms for

March

Verb / mɑ:rtʃ / Another word for march — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

March is the third month of the year, following February and preceding April.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

progress advance proceed move forward

Informal

stroll amble tramp hike

Literary

tread stride procession

Antonyms

halt stop loiter linger rest idle retreat

Common collocations

  • march forward
  • march on
  • march in
  • march out
  • march past
  • march to the beat
  • a long march
  • military march

Word family

noun march
verb march
adjective marching

Usage note

As a verb, 'march' often implies a determined or organized movement, especially by a group. It can also refer to a steady, rhythmic beat.

Example sentences

  1. The soldiers marched in formation.
  2. We are going to march in the parade.
  3. The band played a march.
  4. We march for equality and justice.
  5. The protestors marched through the streets.

Quotes

  • March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection. - Khalil Gibran
  • March is a month of considerable frustration - it is so near spring and yet across a great deal of the country the weather is still so violent and changeable that outdoor activity in our yards seems light years away. - Thalassa Cruso
  • A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. - Lao Tzu

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