Synonyms for

Comrades

Verb / ˈkɑ:ˌmrædz / Another word for comrades — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Comrades means a companion who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization.

Synonyms & similar words

companion fellow associate brother familiar comrade companions fellows associates colleagues partners mates allies friends cronies pals buddies chums confidants accomplices cohorts compeers consorts coworkers

Synonyms by register

Formal

colleagues associates partners

Informal

pals mates buddies chums

Literary

brethren fellows

Antonyms

enemies opponents rivals adversaries foes strangers

Common collocations

  • dear comrade
  • fellow comrade
  • comrade in arms
  • comrade soldier
  • comrade worker
  • comrade Lenin
  • comrade Stalin

Word family

noun comrade

Usage note

Often associated with socialist or communist movements, 'comrade' can imply a shared struggle or political affiliation. Outside of these contexts, it may sound dated or carry unintended political connotations.

Example sentences

  1. I consider my classmates as my comrades in learning.
  2. The soldiers fought bravely alongside their comrades.
  3. The workers formed a union to support their comrades' rights.
  4. The athletes cheered for their comrades during the race.
  5. The members of the club are comrades sharing the same interests.

Quotes

  • We are all comrades in the struggle of life.
  • A true comrade is one who stands by you through thick and thin.
  • Comradeship is the bond that unites us in our common goals.

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