THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HOMONYMS IN THE ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

Abstract

This article is devoted to the comparative analysis of homonyms in the English and Uzbek languages. It examines the concepts of homonyms, homophones, and homographs, as well as their relationship with lexical meaning and polysemy. The study highlights the similarities and differences in spelling, pronunciation, and semantic features of homonyms in both languages. From the perspective of comparative linguistics, the research emphasizes the importance of understanding homonyms in language learning and vocabulary development. The article also provides practical examples to illustrate the theoretical discussion.