Graph+Language

=Graph language= Verbs to describe changes or trends. There are many verbs that can be used to describe upward or downward movements of economic indicators. Eg. UP go up boost increase rise grow peak

DOWN go down decline decrease fall drop bottom out


 * Small movements can be described using the following verb expressions :

ease up/ down edge up/ down hold firm creep up slip back remain steady
 * More dramatic movements can be described with the following expressions :

UP

jump rally rocket soar surge

DOWN

collapse plunge plummet slash slump shrink


 * When the movement goes to a stable position, then the verb phrase __level off__ is used.
 * There are some adverbs that can be used to describe changes or trends more effectively,

Eg. slightly, steadily, sharply, dramatically, suddenly, slowly, gradually, immediately, etc.
 * When there has been little or no movement / change, the following adjectives can be used: morose, slack, sluggish, gloomy, stagnant, steady, etc.
 * If there has been more activity, you can such adjectives such as __buoyant__ and __active__.

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