LEXICAL SIMILARITY, LEXICAL ASSOCIATION, LEXICAL SETS AND COLLOCATIONS AS CORE COMPONENTS OF VOCABULARY ORGANIZATION LEXICAL SIMILARITY, ASSOCIATION, LEXICAL SETS AND COLLOCATIONSDEPARTMENT OF PRACTICAL ENGLISH COURSE LECTURER
Abstract
This article examines four fundamental concepts in lexical semantics and vocabulary studies: lexical similarity, lexical association, lexical sets, and collocations. These phenomena reveal how lexical items are interconnected within the mental lexicon and how vocabulary is structured, processed, and acquired. The paper discusses theoretical foundations, cognitive mechanisms, and pedagogical implications of lexical organization. The findings demonstrate that understanding these concepts enhances vocabulary acquisition, communicative competence, and effective language teaching.
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