This is the 206th most frequent Marathi word.
उपम
Comparison or metaphor.
Here, 'उपम' is used to indicate a resemblance or analogy, comparing success to sunlight.
यशाचे उपम सूर्यप्रकाशासारखे आहे.
The analogy for success is like sunlight.
In this sentence, 'उपम' is used to express a simile, equating her beauty to that of flowers.
तिने तिच्या सुंदरतेचे उपम फुलांशी केले.
She compared her beauty to flowers.
Here, 'उपम' is used to indicate giving examples or similes to elaborate on a point.