No. 272 in Tamil
ஒட
The Tamil word "ஒட" means "to run."
In a sentence
கூர்ந்த கண்ணாடியை ஒட வேண்டாம்.
Do not break the sharp glass.
Here, 'ஒட' is used in the imperative form to mean 'break'.
நடக்காததால் அவன் ஒடிப்போனான்.
Since he couldn't succeed, he fled.
Here, 'ஒட' is part of a compound verb meaning 'to flee' in a metaphorical context.
அந்த இளைஞன் ஒடுவதில் வீர தனத்துடன் இருந்தான்.
That young man was strong in running.
Here, 'ஒட' means 'to run' as a physical activity.
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