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THE USAGE OF COCA AND INVESTIGATIONS OF VOCABULARY FORMING

Rakhimov Mubin

Mustaqimova Ozoda

Rahimova Mashhura

Hoshimova Ozoda

Keywords: Key words: Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA), vocabulary formation, lexical patterns, word frequency, usage trends, lexical creativity, semantic change, sociolinguistic variation, corpus linguistics.

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Abstract

Abstract. This article explores the utilization of the Corpus of Contemporary
American English (COCA) as a valuable resource for investigating vocabulary
formation in contemporary English. The COCA database provides researchers with
access to a vast collection of authentic written and spoken texts, allowing for the
analysis of lexical patterns, word frequency, and usage trends across different contexts
and genres. Through empirical studies and quantitative analysis, researchers have
gained insights into various aspects of vocabulary formation, including the emergence
of new words, the evolution of meanings, and the influence of linguistic factors on
lexical development. This article reviews recent research conducted using COCA data,
focusing on its contributions to understanding lexical creativity, semantic change, and
sociolinguistic variation in English. Additionally, the article discusses methodological
considerations and challenges associated with using COCA for vocabulary research,
such as corpus representativeness, data selection, and computational techniques. This
article highlights the importance of COCA as a valuable tool for investigating the
dynamic nature of vocabulary in contemporary English and offers suggestions for
future research directions in the field of corpus linguistics and lexical studies.

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