No. 137 in Hindi
सम
"Sam" (सम) in Hindi means "equal," "even," or "balanced."
In a sentence
सम मनाओं के बीच सहमति बनी।
Consensus was achieved among like-minded individuals.
Here, 'सम' is used to mean 'like-minded' or 'similar' in terms of possessions or thoughts.
यह माप समान है क्योंकि दोनों छोर सम हैं।
This measurement is equal because both ends are level.
In this context, 'सम' is used to signify being 'level' or 'even' in aspect or dimension.
उन्होंने सम स्वर में जवाब दिया।
They replied in an even tone.
Here, 'सम' describes 'even' in the sense of consistent or balanced tone or manner.
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