LEXICOGRAPHIC STUDY OF ZOOMORPHIC METAPHORS (IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES)
Abstract
This article explores zoomorphic metaphors in English and Uzbek, focusing on their lexicographic presentation. It outlines how these metaphors enrich language expressiveness and reflect cultural values. The comparative analysis and dictionary-based study reveal their semantic, stylistic, and functional characteristics.Keywords
zoomorphic metaphor, lexicography, semantics, function, comparative analysis
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