Analytical Perspectives on the Lexical Semantics of Antonyms

Abstract

This article examines the linguistic challenges encountered in selecting antonym pairs for educational dictionaries and highlights the crucial role of linguistic norms in overcoming these issues. In particular, it emphasizes the importance of scientific approaches to word selection criteria in the context of formal and semantic shifts in modern Uzbek. The study also explores the diversity of scholarly interpretations regarding antonyms and their lexical meanings, offering theoretical insights into their semantic opposition and lexicographic representation.