This is the 348th most frequent Marathi word.
उपस
The Marathi word "उपस" means "thirst" or "desire" in English.
In this sentence, 'उपस' (upas) refers to the act of tilling or breaking apart soil during farming activities.
शेतकऱ्यांनी जमिनीचा उपस केला.
The farmers tilled the land.
Here, 'उपस' (upas) metaphorically denotes being deeply engaged or engrossed in something.
ती पुस्तकाच्या उपसावर आहे.
She is engrossed in reading the book.
In this context, 'उपस' (upas) signifies the action of drawing or extracting water, highlighting it as an issue to address.