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Marching has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

"it was a long march"

"we heard the sound of marching"

2

An action described by the verb "to march".

"The soldiers began marching down the street in perfect formation."

In plain English: Marching is an organized group of people walking together in step, usually as part of a parade or protest.

"The marching to victory was celebrated with great enthusiasm by everyone in town."

Usage: Use this noun form to describe the specific act of marching rather than referring to the event itself, which would typically be called a parade or demonstration. Avoid using it as an adjective before another noun; instead, use the present participle "marching" (e.g., "a marching band").

Verb
1

present participle of march

"The soldiers were marching in perfect formation down the main street."

In plain English: Marching means walking forward with stiff legs and heavy steps, usually as part of a group performance or parade.

"The children were marching in a parade down the main street with bright colorful flags."

Adjective
1

That marches.

"The band marched through the town square, playing loud tunes as they went."

Example Sentences
"The marching to victory was celebrated with great enthusiasm by everyone in town." noun
"The marching of rain against the window made it hard to sleep." noun
"I was tired from the constant marching of my feet during the long hike." noun
"His mind was full of the marching of ideas while he planned the new project." noun
"The children were marching in a parade down the main street with bright colorful flags." verb
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