Icarus tells Hannah that the economy is slowing down.

Which term(s) from the list below could replace "slowing down" and keep the same meaning?

There may be more than one correct answer!

decreasing

This is correct. In this sentence, "to slow down" describes a decline or reduction in economic activity and shares a similar meaning with "to decrease". Note that "to slow down" also describes a reduction in speed, for example: Can you slow down? You're driving too fast.

improving

This is incorrect. "To improve" means to make better. For example: Your work has improved considerably over the last few weeks. This does not share a similar meaning with "to slow down".

increasing

This is incorrect. "To increase (the price)" is to raise or augment it. This does not share a similar meaning with "to slow down".

lagging

This is correct. In this sentence, "to slow down" describes a decline or reduction in economic activity and shares a similar meaning with "to lag". Example: "Share prices show signs of slowing down over the next few months." To "lag" means to "slow down", or "fall behind", for example: Sales in Kalvin Krime's perfumes have been lagging compared to Delavigne's sales over the past year.

overheating

This is incorrect. To "overheat" is to become too hot. An "overheating economy" is usually a period of good economic growth followed by a period of inflation. Icarus does not mean that the economy is overheating, he thinks it is declining.

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