A Cognitive Domain Analysis of English Stance Adverbs

Volume 21 , Issue 1 , July 2025 , Pages 741-756

Authors

Azad hasan fatah 1 ; Shanaw Rashad Hassan 2

1 University of Sulaimani, College of Languages, Dept. of English

2 MA candidate at University of Sulaimani, College of Languages, Dept. of English

DOI logo 10.17656/jzsb.11003

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Abstract

This paper adopts the domain theory of meaning to explain stance adverbs in English. Stance refers
to the viewpoint taken by a speaker vis-à-vis an event or a situation. In English, there are adverbs
which express stance. In everyday communication, language users may face difficulties in using these
adverbs without considering their proper use in contexts. Thus, the study aims to find out the precise
meanings of these adverbs. In Cognitive Linguistics, stance adverbs are grouped in different domains
representing different facets where they converge and diverge. For instance, although the two stance
adverbs politely and tactfully evoke the domain of attitude and occupies the same facet, each has a
different meaning. Politely shows correct behavior in accordance with social norms of society.
Whereas, tactfully means showing tact in a specific situation to avoid upsetting someone. The main
conclusion of the study is that stance adverbs have subtle differences in meaning by grouping them
under different domains and each stan

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