This study investigates the word definitions used in Longman Active Study Dictionary of English in order to do concrete research on teaching communication strategies(CSs) in terms of a process approach. An attempt is made to investigate only paraphrase, one of the most useful communication strategies. Our study has revealed that 'a superordinate term + postmodification' structure is used most frequently in the word definitions. It seems to be the most useful structure for paraphrase.
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