diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e63060f..9438a09 100644
--- a/README.md
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@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ pub type ImportantData {
 }
 
 
-pub constlife: Int = 42
+pub const life: Int = 42
 ```
 
 More languages and functionality to come soon!
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