diff --git a/config/paths.php b/config/paths.php
index fcd260d1d0..37a24819d7 100644
--- a/config/paths.php
+++ b/config/paths.php
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 }
 
 /*
- * These defines should only be edited if you have cake installed in
+ * These definitions should only be edited if you have cake installed in
  * a directory layout other than the way it is distributed.
  * When using custom settings be sure to use the DS and do not add a trailing DS.
  */
diff --git a/src/Controller/ErrorController.php b/src/Controller/ErrorController.php
index 8ed0ee3b3b..6014ae899b 100644
--- a/src/Controller/ErrorController.php
+++ b/src/Controller/ErrorController.php
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ class ErrorController extends AppController
      */
     public function initialize(): void
     {
-        // Only add parent::initialize() if you are confident your appcontroller is safe.
+        // Only add parent::initialize() if you are confident your `AppController` is safe.
     }
 
     /**