Cannon and Canon are often mixed up. Cannon (noun) means A large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, formerly used in warfare, while Canon (noun) means A general law, rule, principle, or criterion by which something is judged.
Meaning: A large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, formerly used in warfare.
Synonyms: Mounted Gun, Field Gun, Gun, Piece of Artillery, Piece of Ordnance.
Example: Shoot the animals but not with Cannon (Ordnance) but with Canon (Camera).
Meaning: A general law, rule, principle, or criterion by which something is judged.
Synonyms: Principle, Rule, Law, Tenet, Precept, Formula.
Example: The canon, on which every NGO is working, is to help others in every possible way.
