Abstract Full name: Shirinova Sharofat Bakhodirovna Topic

Abstract
Full name: Shirinova Sharofat Bakhodirovna
Topic: Contrastive study of antonyms and conversives in the English and the Uzbek languages
Supervisor: PhD, Associate Professor Bazarbayeva Albina Mingaliyevna
This paper presents a contrastive study of antonyms and conversives in the English and Uzbek languages. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings, while conversives are words that express a reciprocal or mutually exclusive relationship.
The objective of this research is to examine the similarities and differences between antonyms and conversives in the two languages, focusing on their semantic and syntactic properties.
The methodology employed in this study involves a comprehensive analysis of antonyms and conversives in English and Uzbek. Data was collected from various linguistic resources, including dictionaries, corpora, and language textbooks. The semantic features and categorization of antonyms and conversives were examined, considering factors such as gradability, polarity, and reversibility.
The results of the analysis reveal both similarities and divergences between the English and Uzbek languages. Both languages exhibit a wide range of antonym pairs and conversives, but they differ in terms of the prevalence and usage patterns of certain types. Additionally, syntactic structures and word order play a role in the expression of antonyms and conversives, with variations observed between the two languages.
The implications of this study extend to language teaching and cross-cultural communication. Understanding the distinctions and commonalities in the use of antonyms and conversives can aid language learners in acquiring a deeper comprehension of lexical and semantic relationships. Furthermore, this research contributes to the broader field of contrastive linguistics by shedding light on the specific characteristics of antonyms and conversives in English and Uzbek.
In conclusion, this paper provides a comprehensive contrastive analysis of antonyms and conversives in the English and Uzbek languages. The findings highlight the semantic and syntactic properties of these linguistic phenomena, emphasizing both shared features and divergent patterns. This study contributes to our understanding of cross-linguistic variation and facilitates effective language learning and communication strategies between English and Uzbek speakers.