A COMPARATIVE INVESTIGATION OF METONYMY IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES
Keywords:
metonymy, English, Uzbek, comparative analysis, linguistic devices.Abstract
This article explores the use of metonymy in both English and Uzbek languages, highlighting similarities and differences in how this rhetorical device is employed. Through a comparative analysis, it examines various examples of metonymy in both languages, including institutional and cultural references. The study reveals how metonymy functions in different linguistic and cultural contexts, providing insights into the underlying principles of associative meaning in English and Uzbek.
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