This article investigates the semantics of probability and possibility in both English and Russian languages, aiming to uncover the similarities and differences in how these concepts are expressed and interpreted across linguistic and cultural contexts. Drawing from the fields of semantics, pragmatics, and cross-linguistic analysis, the study examines the linguistic mechanisms employed to convey degrees of certainty and uncertainty in English and Russian. Through a comparative analysis of lexical items, grammatical constructions, and discourse strategies, the article elucidates the semantic nuances and pragmatic implications associated with expressions of probability and possibility in each language. Furthermore, it explores the cultural and cognitive factors that shape speakers’ conceptualizations of uncertainty and their linguistic manifestations. By providing insights into the semantic structures and communicative functions of expressions of probability and possibility, this research contributes to our understanding of how language reflects and influences speakers’ perceptions of uncertainty, probability, and possibility in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.
