What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pard
Example
Hey pard, can you lend me a hand with this? [pard: noun]
Example
I've known him for years, he's my pard. [pard: noun]
Example
He's my go-to pard when it comes to fixing cars. [pard: adjective]
comrade
Example
Comrades, we must unite to fight for our rights. [comrades: noun]
Example
Nice to meet you, comrade. [comrade: noun]
Example
She's a comrade in the fight against climate change. [comrade: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Comrade is more commonly used than pard in everyday language, especially in British English and other parts of the world. Pard is less common and has a more regional usage in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between pard and comrade?
Comrade is more formal and associated with serious or professional contexts, while pard is more informal and associated with casual or personal contexts.
