No. 440 in Tamil
பலம
Strength.
In a sentence
அவருடைய பலம் மிகுந்தது.
His strength is immense.
Here, "பலம" (usually transliterated as 'balam') means 'strength' or physical power.
பலமாக சிந்திக்க வேண்டும்.
We must think powerfully.
In this context, "பலமாக" (a derivative of 'balam') implies 'powerfully' in an intellectual or forceful manner.
பலமான மனிதனை அவர் எதிர்கொண்டார்.
He faced a strong person.
In this example, "பலமான" (associated with 'balam') signifies 'strong' or having robustness.
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