diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a9ec3e17..fa5b264c 100644
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ Make sure you don't get any errors
 ```bash
 sudo systemctl status peerplays.service
 ```
-Stop your witness if it is currently running form previous steps, then start it with the service.
+Stop your witness if it is currently running from previous steps, then start it with the service.
 ```bash
 sudo systemctl start peerplays.service
 ```