diff --git a/README.pod b/README.pod
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--- a/README.pod
+++ b/README.pod
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ expands over  the  whole  screen (dmenu-like).
 If  width  is  0,  the  window  expands  to  the longest
 message displayed. A positive x is measured from the left,
 a negative from the right side of the screen.
-Y is measured from the top and down respectevly.
+Y is measured from the top and down respectively.
 see also EXAMPLES show the notification on monitor n.
 
 =item B<-t/-title title>
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ The progress value can be set with a hint, too.
 =head1 MISCELLANEOUS
 
 Dunst can be paused by sending a notification with a summary of "DUNST_COMMAND_PAUSE"
-and resumed with a summary of "DUNST_COMMAND_RESUME". Alternatively you can send SIGUSR1 and SIGUSR2 to pause and unpause respectivly. For Example:
+and resumed with a summary of "DUNST_COMMAND_RESUME". Alternatively you can send SIGUSR1 and SIGUSR2 to pause and unpause respectively. For Example:
 
 =over 4