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contrastive analysis of polysemy and homonymy in english and russian languages «ingliz va rus tillarida polisemiya va omonimiyaning kontrastli tahlili» contents introduction……………………………………………………………4 chapter i theoretical framework……………….…………7 1.1. explonation of semantics and its relevance to polysemy and homonymy ……………………………………………………………….……7 1.2. distinction between polysemy and homonymy in linguistic theory .………………………………………………………………………………..14 chapter ii similarities and differences in usage and meaning …………………………………………………………………..20 2.1. comparison of polysemy in english and russian………….……… 20 2.2. comparison of homonymy in english and russia..……….………25 conclusion………………………………………………………………. 31 rezyume…………………………………………………………………….33 the list of used literature…………………………………….35 34 introduction language is a complex system where words can carry multiple meanings or sound alike but differ in meaning. this paper explores two significant linguistic phenomena—polysemy and homonymy—focusing on their manifestations in english and russian. understanding these concepts is crucial for linguists, language learners, and translators, as they navigate semantic ambiguity. semantics, the branch of linguistics that studies meaning, addresses these phenomena. polysemy refers to a …

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e identical in form but differ in meaning and origin, leading to ambiguity. in english, "bat" can refer to a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment, and "bark" can refer to the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree. in russian, "мир" (mir) can mean both "peace" and "world," while "замок" (zamok) can mean either "castle" or "lock." in these cases, the meanings are unrelated, and context is essential for determining which meaning is intended. when comparing polysemy and homonymy in english and russian, several similarities and differences emerge. both languages exhibit rich polysemous vocabulary, reflecting cultural nuances. the relationship between meanings can vary; for example, "light" in english has various extensions, while "рука" in russian can imply both physical and metaphorical uses. homonymous words exist in both languages, often leading to confusion in spoken contexts. the degree of homonymy may differ, with russian …

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rect meaning. the relevance of this topic lies in its connection to symbolism as a stylistic and cultural phenomenon. first, it addresses the significant interest researchers have in understanding how symbols operate across different languages and literatures. second, it fulfills the need to explore the principles and methods of translating expressions from english into russian and vice versa. the object of this course paper is the exploration of polysemy and homonymy in english and russian languages. the subject of the work focuses on the usage and analysis of these phenomena in both languages, with a particular emphasis on literature, idioms, and folklore. the aim of the research is to analyze the contrasting usage of polysemy and homonymy in english and russian, while also identifying the distinctive features of symbolic expression within each linguistic and cultural framework. the research tasks are as follows: · identify key academic articles, books, and theses …

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ˌsiːmi/;from ancient greek πολύ- (polý-) 'many' and σῆμα (sêma) 'sign') is the capacity for a sign (e.g. a symbol, a morpheme, a word, or a phrase) to have multiple related meanings. for example, a word can have several word senses.polysemy is distinct from monosemy, where a word has a single meaning.polysemy is distinct from homonymy—or homo phony—which is an accidental similarity between two or more words (such as bear the animal, and the verb bear); whereas homonymy is a mere linguistic coincidence, polysemy is not. in discerning whether a given set of meanings represent polysemy or homonymy, it is often necessary to look at the history of the word to see whether the two meanings are historically related. dictionary writers often list polysemes (words or phrases with different, but related, senses) in the same entry (that is, under the same headword) and enter homonyms as separate headwords (usually with a …

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ual link. for example, the word "bank" can refer to a financial institution, a riverbank, or a place where aircraft are stored, all of which are distinct meanings but are conceptually linked by the idea of a location or a place that holds something. polysemy arises from metaphorical extensions or shifts in meaning over time, but these meanings remain connected in some conceptual way. a polyseme is a word or phrase that has different, but related, senses. judging whether a word is polysemous can be challenging because the concept of "relatedness" is vague. polysemy arises naturally as language evolves and words are applied to new situations. while etymology can be helpful in understanding the evolution of word meanings, it is not always conclusive. over time, distinctions between meanings can become blurred, and what once was a clear differentiation might no longer hold. moreover, some seemingly unrelated words may share a …

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contrastive analysis of polysemy and homonymy in english and russian languages «ingliz va rus tillarida polisemiya va omonimiyaning kontrastli tahlili» contents introduction……………………………………………………………4 chapter i theoretical framework……………….…………7 1.1. explonation of semantics and its relevance to polysemy and homonymy ……………………………………………………………….……7 1.2. distinction between polysemy and homonymy in linguistic theory .………………………………………………………………………………..14 chapter ii similarities and differences in usage and meaning …………………………………………………………………..20 2.1. comparison of polysemy in english and russian………….……… 20 2.2. comparison of homonymy in english and russia..……….………25 conclusion………………………………………………………………. 31 rezyume…………………………………………………………………….33 the list of used literature…………………………………….35 34 introduction l...

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