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| Open Access | PRAGMATIC FUNCTIONS OF ACTION AND STATIVE VERBS ABSTRACT
Sultonova Nargiza O'tkirbek kizi , University of exact and social sciences Masters degree 2nd course Foreign language and literatureAbstract
This article explores the pragmatic functions of action and stative verbs in contemporary linguistic theory. It examines how these verb types encode different dimensions of meaning, contribute to communicative intent, and structure discourse. The analysis is grounded in functional–pragmatic linguistics and highlights how action and stative verbs shape speaker–hearer interaction, informational flow, and inference mechanisms. This paper provides a comprehensive overview suitable for academic study and pedagogical use.
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action verbs, stative verbs, pragmatic functions, discourse analysis, epistemic stance, agency, aspectual distinctions.
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