Introduction……………………………………………………………………….3
Chapter I. Methodological basis of the research
1.1.Theoretical backgrounds of Cognitive linguistics……………………………..7
1.2. Cognitive approach to study linguistic units……………………………….19
1.3. Linguistic aspect of antonymous relationship………………………………..24
Outcomes of the first chapter
Chapter II. Research of antonyms through prismof cognitive linguistics
2.1. Criteria of identification of antonymous relations in text………………….29
2.2. Linguocognitive aspect of antonyms’ study………………………………..35
2.3. Cognitive and conceptual analysis of English antonyms…………………..39
Outcomes of the second chapter
Chapter III. Problems in translation of antonyms
3.1. Cognitive peculiarities of antonyms in the English and Uzbek texts……….44
3.2. Strategies for translation antonyms from one language into another………50
3.3. The ways of teaching translation of antonyms……………………………..59
Outcomes of the third chapter
Conclusion ..………………………………………………………………………73
Used literature…………………………………………………………………..75
Appendix ..……………………………………………………………………..79


