Homonyms are words with identical spelling or pronunciation but different meanings. In English, many wild animal names function as homonyms, enriching linguistic expression. This study examines various animal-related homonyms, highlighting their meanings and metaphorical usage. These homonyms often appear in idioms, literature, and everyday speech, contributing to the language’s richness. By analyzing their dual meanings, this research reveals how context shapes interpretation. In English, many wild animal names also function as homonyms, enriching linguistic expression. This study analyzes examples such as fox (a wild animal and a cunning person), bat (a flying mammal and a sports equipment), bear (a large mammal and to endure), and hawk (a bird of prey and a person supporting war). These homonyms often appear in idioms and literature, contributing to semantic richness. Understanding their dual meanings reveals how context shapes interpretation. This linguistic ambiguity showcases the adaptability of English vocabulary and its cultural significance. Recognizing homonyms in animal names enhances comprehension and showcases the adaptability of English vocabulary. This exploration of linguistic ambiguity underscores the dynamic nature of word meanings and their cultural significance.
| Mualliflar | Хидирова , Махфуза |
|---|---|
| Jurnal | Lingvospektr |
| Nashriyot | Ўзбекистон давлат жаҳон тиллари университети, “Modern Scientific Research” MChJ |
| ISSN | 3060-4958 |
| Nashr sanasi | 2025-03-29 |
| Jild | 3 |
| Son | 1 |
| Betlar | 207-213 |
| Til | Ingliz |
| Ilmiy soha | Filologiya |
| Indeksga qo‘shilgan | 2026-08-26 |
омонимы, названия животных, английский язык, метафорические значения, лингвистический анализ, семантическая неопределенность, идиомы, лексическое разнообразие., Omonimlar, hayvon nomlari, ingliz tili, metaforik ma’nolar, lingvistik tahlil, semantik noaniqlik, iboralar, leksik xilma-xillik., homonyms, animal names, English language, metaphorical meanings, linguistic analysis, semantic ambiguity, idioms, lexical diversity.
| APA | Хидирова , Махфуза (2025). Homonyms in animal names in the English language. Lingvospektr, 3(1), 207-213. https://lingvospektr.uz/index.php/lngsp/article/view/520 |
|---|---|
| GOST (OAK) | Хидирова , Махфуза Homonyms in animal names in the English language // Lingvospektr. – 2025. – T. 3, № 1. – P. 207-213. |
| MLA | Хидирова , Махфуза. “Homonyms in animal names in the English language.” Lingvospektr, 3(1), 207-213, 2025. https://lingvospektr.uz/index.php/lngsp/article/view/520 |
| Chicago | Хидирова , Махфуза. “Homonyms in animal names in the English language.” Lingvospektr, 3(1), 207-213 (2025). https://lingvospektr.uz/index.php/lngsp/article/view/520 |
| Harvard | Хидирова , Махфуза (2025) ‘Homonyms in animal names in the English language’, Lingvospektr, 3(1), 207-213. https://lingvospektr.uz/index.php/lngsp/article/view/520 |
| BibTeX | @article{article2025,
title = {Homonyms in animal names in the English language},
author = {Хидирова , Махфуза},
journal = {Lingvospektr},
year = {2025},
volume = {3},
number = {1},
pages = {207-213},
url = {https://lingvospektr.uz/index.php/lngsp/article/view/520}
} |
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