March On vs Pass On - What's the Difference?

March On

Pass On

Definitions

Definition as Verb
  • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Definition as Verb
  • place into the hands or custody of
  • transmit (knowledge or skills)
  • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  • give to or transfer possession of
  • refer to another person for decision or judgment
  • cause to be distributed
  • transmit information

Examples

  • "Time marches on"
  • "hand me the spoon, please"; "Turn the files over to me, please"; "He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers"
  • "give a secret to the Russians"; "leave your name and address here"; "impart a new skill to the students"
  • "Time marches on"
  • "She passed the family jewels on to her daughter-in-law"
  • "She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues"
  • "This letter is being circulated among the faculty"
  • "Please communicate this message to all employees"; "pass along the good news"

Parts of Speech

Verb
Verb