march forth

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forth

Meanings

1

Walk forward in a determined or steady manner

Onwarduncommon

Why “forth”? After something comes out, it keeps moving forward.

The troops marched forth at first light.
The troops walked forward steadily at first light.
The band marched forth from the school gate.
The band walked forward steadily from the school gate.

Don't confuse with

march forthmarch off

March forth means walk forward in a determined or steady manner. March off means leave in an angry, deliberate way.

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