LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE COMPOUNDS WITH SEMANTIC COMPONENT “EYE” IN ENGLISH
Keywords:
eye, compound words, semantic analysis, metaphor, idioms, English linguistics, figurative language, morphology, cognitive linguistics, cultural symbolismAbstract
This paper explores English compounds that incorporate the semantic component “eye,” analyzing their morphological structure, semantic shifts, idiomatic usage, and cultural connotations. Through linguistic analysis, the study illustrates how the word “eye” transcends its literal meaning to form complex expressions, conveying visual perception, cognition, intuition, and surveillance.
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