B2
cannon vs canon
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cannonnoun/ˈkæn.ən/ | Meaning A very large old gun, often on wheels, that fires heavy metal balls. | Goes with — | Example Tourists take photos next to the old cannon at the castle gate. |
| canonnoun/ˈkæn.ən/ | Meaning a set of rules or works that people generally accept as important or correct | Goes with literary canon | Example Shakespeare's plays are part of the literary canon taught in schools. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many students study the Western at university.