diff --git a/Documentation/process/submitting-patches.rst b/Documentation/process/submitting-patches.rst
index eac7167dce83..69ce64e03c70 100644
--- a/Documentation/process/submitting-patches.rst
+++ b/Documentation/process/submitting-patches.rst
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ for their time.  Code review is a tiring and time-consuming process, and
 reviewers sometimes get grumpy.  Even in that case, though, respond
 politely and address the problems they have pointed out.  When sending a next
 version, add a ``patch changelog`` to the cover letter or to individual patches
-explaining difference aganst previous submission (see
+explaining difference against previous submission (see
 :ref:`the_canonical_patch_format`).
 
 See Documentation/process/email-clients.rst for recommendations on email