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Distance in Language

Grounding a Metaphor
By:Anastasia Meermann, Barbara Sonnenhauser
Publisher:Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Print ISBN:9781443872614
eText ISBN:9781443878845
Edition:1
Copyright:2015
Format:Page Fidelity

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The metaphor of “distance” is crucial for understanding space, time, and relationships, but its use in linguistics is inconsistent. This volume grounds the concept, exploring its potential for analyzing the semantics, grammar, and discourse of various languages.