Keywords
semantics
English
Uzbek
lexical meaning
polysemy
synonymy
cultural semantics
comparative linguistics
metaphor
translation
English
Uzbek
lexical meaning
polysemy
synonymy
cultural semantics
comparative linguistics
metaphor
translation
How to Cite
Semantic Similarities and Differences in English and Uzbek. (2026). Yangi O’zbekistonda Tabiiy Va Ijtimoiy-Gumanitar Fanlar Respublika Ilmiy Amaliy Konferensiyasi, 4(4), 207-212. https://universalpublishings.com/index.php/gumanitar/article/view/19005
Abstract
This article examines semantic similarities and differences between English and Uzbek from a comparative linguistic perspective. The study focuses on lexical meaning, polysemy, synonymy, antonymy, metaphorical extension, cultural semantics, and context-dependent interpretation.References
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