"PRAGMATIC DIMENSIONS OF NOUN PHRASES: A COMPARATIVE APPROACH"

his paper explores the pragmatic features of noun phrases, focusing on their role in conveying meaning beyond the literal semantic content. It examines how noun phrases function in different communicative contexts to express definiteness, speaker attitude, and social relationships. The study highlights the influence of cultural and situational factors on the pragmatic interpretation of noun phrases, with particular attention to the Uzbek language. By analyzing examples from both Uzbek and general linguistic theory, the paper sheds light on how noun phrases contribute to effective and contextually appropriate communication.