diff --git a/source/exponential-backoff.ts b/source/exponential-backoff.ts
index 563d35e..68726ae 100644
--- a/source/exponential-backoff.ts
+++ b/source/exponential-backoff.ts
@@ -225,9 +225,9 @@ export class ExponentialBackoff {
                 break;
             }
 
-            // Check if the abort signal has been aborted
+            // Check if the abort signal has been activated
             if (abortController.signal.aborted) {
-                // Throw an error if the abort signal has been aborted
+                // Throw an error if the abort signal has been activated
                 throw new ExponentialBackoffStoppedRetriesError(abortController.signal.reason);
             }