No. 206 in Marathi
उपम
Comparison or metaphor.
In a sentence
यशाचे उपम सूर्यप्रकाशासारखे आहे.
The analogy for success is like sunlight.
Here, 'उपम' is used to indicate a resemblance or analogy, comparing success to sunlight.
तिने तिच्या सुंदरतेचे उपम फुलांशी केले.
She compared her beauty to flowers.
In this sentence, 'उपम' is used to express a simile, equating her beauty to that of flowers.
तो उपम देऊन पदार्थांची महत्त्व सांगत होता.
He was explaining the importance of ingredients by providing analogies.
Here, 'उपम' is used to indicate giving examples or similes to elaborate on a point.
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