diff --git a/evennia/commands/default/help.py b/evennia/commands/default/help.py
index 8cc6e51350..85fcaeac0d 100644
--- a/evennia/commands/default/help.py
+++ b/evennia/commands/default/help.py
@@ -627,7 +627,7 @@ class CmdHelp(COMMAND_DEFAULT_CLASS):
                     )
                     if suggestions:
                         help_text += (
-                            "\n... But matches where found within the help "
+                            "\n... But matches were found within the help "
                             "texts of the suggestions below."
                         )
                         suggestions = [