march forth
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forth
Meanings
Walk forward in a determined or steady manner
Why “forth”? Someone or something leaves a starting point and continues forward.
“The troops marched forth at first light.”
“The band marched forth from the school gate.”
Don't confuse with
March forth means walk forward in a determined or steady manner. March off means leave in an angry, deliberate way.
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march off
A contrast learners often mix up
Leave in an angry, deliberate way
go forth
Same forth pattern: onward
Begin a journey or continue forward
set forth
Same forth pattern: onward
Lay out or explain something formally; Begin a journey or undertaking
stride forth
Same forth pattern: onward
Walk forward with long, confident steps
venture forth
Same forth pattern: onward
Leave a safe place despite risk or uncertainty
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