Lyons includes much that is traditionally termed 'pragmatics' within the domain of linguistic semantics, provided it is systematically encoded.
Linguistic Semantics: An Introduction (1995) by John Lyons is a comprehensive, accessible textbook designed for students, acting as a successor to his 1981 work, Language, Meaning and Context . It focuses on how meaning is systematically encoded in the vocabulary and grammar of natural languages. Linguistic Semantics: An Introduction
Details synonymy, antonymy, homonymy, and polysemy. Part III: Sentence-Meaning Details synonymy, antonymy, homonymy, and polysemy
Here is a structured overview of the key content and themes from the book: Core Content & Structure and structural approaches to lexicon.
Explores the relationship between lexical items and their meanings.
Examines context, co-text, and the subjectivity of utterance (deixis, tense, aspect, and modality). Key Themes and Approaches
Covers semantic fields, componential analysis, and structural approaches to lexicon.