diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 05261d1..49d8f15 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ function doSomethingAsync() {
     var deferred = vow.defer();
     
     // now you can resolve, reject, notify corresponging promise within `deferred`
-    // e.g. `defer.resolve('ok');`
+    // e.g. `defered.resolve('ok');`
         
     return deferred.promise(); // and return corresponding promise to subscribe to reactions
 }