A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STRUCTURAL-SEMANTIC CHARACTERISTICS OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGE WORD COMBINATIONS

This article presents a comparative analysis of the structural and semanticfeatures of phrases in English and Uzbek. It examines the syntax and word order in both languages, identifying key differences and similarities in phrase construction. The study focuses on aspects such as the subject-verb-object order, the use of case markers in Uzbek versus prepositions in English, and the syntactic flexibility of Uzbek compared to the more rigid structure of English. Additionally, it explores how meaning is conveyed through these structural differences, particularly through idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs, and the use of postpositions in Uzbek. The findings enhance the understanding of the relationship between syntax and semantics in both languages, offering valuable insights for linguists, language learners, and those involved in language teaching and translation. This research underscores the different ways in which English and Uzbek organize phrase structures to convey meaning and lays the groundwork for future cross-linguistic comparisons.