March on

verb

To continue moving or progressing forward.

Despite the obstacles, the army decided to march on.
Visual representation of "march on" - To continue moving or progressing forward

Often appears as...

  • march on despite
  • march on courageously
verb

To walk with regular steps like soldiers.

The band began to play and the soldiers marched on.
Visual representation of "march on" - To walk with regular steps like soldiers

Often appears as...

  • march on with pride
  • march on in parade
verb

Pass by marching.

As the parade march on, people waved and cheered.
Visual representation of "march on" - Pass by marching

Often appears as...

  • parade march on
  • soldiers march on
verb

To continue moving or progressing forward.

Despite the obstacles, the army decided to march on.
Visual representation of "march on" - To continue moving or progressing forward

Often appears as...

  • march on despite
  • march on courageously
verb

To walk with regular steps like soldiers.

The band began to play and the soldiers marched on.
Visual representation of "march on" - To walk with regular steps like soldiers

Often appears as...

  • march on with pride
  • march on in parade
verb

Pass by marching.

As the parade march on, people waved and cheered.
Visual representation of "march on" - Pass by marching

Often appears as...

  • parade march on
  • soldiers march on
Definition 1 of 3
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to suggest persistence or relentless progress in face of difficulties.

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Despite the rain, the marathon runners decided to march on.
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Emotional Tone

Conveys a sense of determination and resilience, evoking emotional response.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
The protestors began to tire but vowed to march on.
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Progressive Action

Can imply a continuous action without a defined endpoint.

Illustration for Progressive Action
The development team worked tirelessly on the project and promised to march on.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to suggest persistence or relentless progress in face of difficulties.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Despite the rain, the marathon runners decided to march on.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Tone

Conveys a sense of determination and resilience, evoking emotional response.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
The protestors began to tire but vowed to march on.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Progressive Action

Can imply a continuous action without a defined endpoint.

Illustration for Progressive Action
The development team worked tirelessly on the project and promised to march on.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to suggest persistence or relentless progress in face of difficulties.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Despite the rain, the marathon runners decided to march on.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Tone

Conveys a sense of determination and resilience, evoking emotional response.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
The protestors began to tire but vowed to march on.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Progressive Action

Can imply a continuous action without a defined endpoint.

Illustration for Progressive Action
The development team worked tirelessly on the project and promised to march on.
Visual representation of the word "March on"

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