Word: March

Pronunciation

/mɑːrtʃ/

Definitions

• Noun: The third month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, coming between February and April. Example: “The spring begins in early March.”
• Noun (Military): A steady, rhythmic progression of troops, usually to music, often performed as a display of discipline and ceremony. Example: “The soldiers marched in formation down the street.”
• Verb: To walk with a regular and deliberate pace, especially in a formal, ceremonial, or military manner. Example: “The band was marching in the parade.”
• Verb: To advance or proceed steadily or forcibly. Example: “Time marches on.”
• Noun (Weather): A strong, driving wind or gale, especially one from the northwest. Example: “A cold march wind blew across the fields.”

Phrases

• “In like a lion, out like a lamb” refers to the unpredictable weather that characterizes March, often starting stormy but ending mild.
• “March forward” is an expression meaning to move ahead courageously and purposefully.
• “To take place in March” indicates that an event happens during this particular month.

Example Sentences

• Noun (Month): “Her birthday is on March 12th.”
• Noun (Military): “The army held its annual March past the city center.”
• Verb: “The protesters marched through the streets demanding change.”
• Weather Noun: “The farmer battened down the hatches against the biting March winds.”

Synonyms

• (As a month) None
• (As a verb, meaning to walk in a steady pace) Proceed, advance, stride, troop
• (As a military procession) Parade, procession, marchpast
• (As a weather phenomenon) Gale, nor’wester (specifically for the wind)