A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EXPANDING AND NARROWING MEANINGS OF ADJECTIVES IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

Abstract

This article presents a comparative study examining the phenomenon of semantic change in adjectives within the contexts of English and Uzbek languages. Adjectives serve as fundamental components of language, providing description and detail to nouns. However, their meanings can undergo shifts over time, either expanding or narrowing in scope. Drawing from existing research in linguistics, historical linguistics, and semantic change, this study explores similarities and differences in how adjectives evolve in English and Uzbek. By analyzing linguistic data and scholarly literature, the study aims to uncover common mechanisms and unique patterns of semantic change in adjectives across the two languages. The findings contribute to our understanding of linguistic typology, historical linguistics, and the cultural influences on language evolution. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of cross-linguistic research in elucidating the dynamic nature of language change and development