SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY DEGREE IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES
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Key words: Grammatical Category of Degree, English Language, Uzbek Language, adjectives, adverbs, positive degree, comparative degree, superlative degree, morphological comparison, periphrastic comparison, irregular forms, language comparison, linguistic structures, cross-linguistic analysis, suffixation in Uzbek, English adjective modification.Abstract
Annotation: This article explores the grammatical category of degree in English and Uzbek, highlighting the ways both languages modify adjectives and adverbs to express different levels of intensity or extent. It outlines the basic structures common to both languages, such as the positive, comparative, and superlative degrees, and discusses their similarities, including the use of irregular forms. The article also delves into key differences, such as the predominance of morphological methods in Uzbek compared to the combination of morphological and periphrastic methods in English, as well as the greater flexibility found in English. By examining these aspects, the article provides a detailed comparative analysis that enhances the understanding of how each language approaches the concept of degree.
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