VERBS OF LIKING WITH GERUND AND INFINITIVE: SEMANTIC DIFFERENCES IN LIKE CONSTRUCTIONS
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| author | Shavkatov Sherzod Shavkatovich |
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| contents | <p><em><span lang="EN-US">This study explores the semantic differences in <span>like</span> constructions when combined with gerundive (-ing) and infinitive (to-infinitive) complements. While both forms are often treated as interchangeable, analysis of historical texts, corpus data, and modern linguistic theory reveals subtle distinctions in meaning, agent control, and contextual interpretation. The research highlights how <span>like</span> conveys evaluative and attitudinal nuances, with gerunds emphasizing ongoing or general enjoyment and infinitives reflecting hypothetical or intentional actions. These findings underscore the importance of semantic, syntactic, and contextual factors in understanding verb complementation and contribute to a more nuanced description of verbs of liking in English.</span></em></p> |
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| spellingShingle | VERBS OF LIKING WITH GERUND AND INFINITIVE: SEMANTIC DIFFERENCES IN LIKE CONSTRUCTIONS Shavkatov Sherzod Shavkatovich like constructions; gerund; infinitive; semantic differences; verbs of liking; verb complementation <p><em><span lang="EN-US">This study explores the semantic differences in <span>like</span> constructions when combined with gerundive (-ing) and infinitive (to-infinitive) complements. While both forms are often treated as interchangeable, analysis of historical texts, corpus data, and modern linguistic theory reveals subtle distinctions in meaning, agent control, and contextual interpretation. The research highlights how <span>like</span> conveys evaluative and attitudinal nuances, with gerunds emphasizing ongoing or general enjoyment and infinitives reflecting hypothetical or intentional actions. These findings underscore the importance of semantic, syntactic, and contextual factors in understanding verb complementation and contribute to a more nuanced description of verbs of liking in English.</span></em></p> |
| title | VERBS OF LIKING WITH GERUND AND INFINITIVE: SEMANTIC DIFFERENCES IN LIKE CONSTRUCTIONS |
| topic | like constructions; gerund; infinitive; semantic differences; verbs of liking; verb complementation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18640268 |