A cognitive analysis of the English preposition of and its synonymous prepositions: A corpus-based comparison between of and from / about

February 19, 2024Open Access

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This analysis aims to explore the cognitive dimensions of the preposition 'of' compared to 'from' and 'about'.
Conducted a cognitive analysis using a corpus-based approach.
Compared the usage patterns of 'of', 'from', and 'about' in various contexts.
Analyzed linguistic data to identify similarities and differences among the prepositions.
Identified distinct cognitive functions associated with each preposition.
Found that 'of' is used more frequently in possessive contexts compared to 'from' and 'about'.
Demonstrated varying degrees of semantic overlap among the three prepositions.

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Cognitive analysis compares the English prepositions of, from, and about, implying differences in usage and meaning.

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