A Metaphorical Study of Preposition WITH
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https://doi.org/10.63313/LLCS.9030Keywords:
with, preposition, metaphor, image schemaAbstract
Prepositions, despite their relatively small number in the English language, play a crucial role in conveying meaning and relationships within sentences. The metaphor and image schema are two main approaches in understanding the polysemy of prepositions. By delving into the various metaphorical domains of "with," including ontological, structural, and orientational metaphors, illustrat-ing how these metaphors extend the basic concrete meaning of "with" into ab-stract domains, the study concludes with implications for language learning and teaching, suggesting that a cognitive approach can enhance the comprehension and creative use of prepositions in English.
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