Keywords
antonymy
English language
Uzbek language
comparative
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Abstract
This article aims the analysis of proverbs with antonymic (opposite) meanings in English and Uzbek languages from a comparative linguistic perspective. As we know proverbs are an essential part of cultural heritage, reflecting the wisdom, values, and worldview of a nation. The study focuses on identifying and analyzing proverbs that express contrasting meanings, highlighting how opposition is used to convey moral lessons, social norms, and philosophical ideas. The research explores structural, semantic, and stylistic features of antonymic proverbs in both languages. It reveals similarities in the use of contrast as a rhetorical device, as well as differences shaped by cultural and historical contexts. English proverbs often demonstrate concise and metaphorical opposition, while Uzbek proverbs tend to reflect rich imagery and traditional life experience.References
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