CHALLENGES IN USAGE OF SYNONYMS, ANTONYMS, AND HOMONYMS

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  • Yusupova Sabina Ergash qizi Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/

Abstract

A key element of language proficiency, especially in English as a second or foreign language, is the efficient use of vocabulary. Synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms are important lexical elements for both production and comprehension. However, while trying to employ these word kinds correctly and effectively, learners frequently run into serious difficulties. This study examines the challenges posed by synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms with an emphasis on contextual limitations, semantic subtleties, and cognitive processing problems. The study finds common mistake patterns and suggests approaches for enhancing lexical competence using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The results indicate that teaching vocabulary should focus on contextual usage, collocation, and pragmatic comprehension rather than just surface-level meanings.

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Published

2026-04-24

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Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations

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CHALLENGES IN USAGE OF SYNONYMS, ANTONYMS, AND HOMONYMS. (2026). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations, 5(4), 743-746. https://doi.org/10.55640/