marched
English meaning: Marched
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'march': to have walk with regular steps like soldiers in the past.
Example
“The children marched around the playground pretending to be a brave little army.”
Another example: “The protesters marched peacefully through the city centre.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Past tense and past participle of 'march'. Common in historical and protest narratives ('thousands marched on the capital'). Neutral register, often implying purpose or determination.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'marcher' (to walk, tread).
Related Words
- protest
- parade
- rally
- soldiers
- demonstration
Common Collocations
- marched on
- marched past
- marched forward
- marched in protest
- marched off
- marched for
Word Forms
march (v); marched; marches; marching; march (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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