As nouns the difference between pat and shred
is that
pat is the sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep while
shred is a long, narrow piece cut or torn off; a strip.
As verbs the difference between pat and shred
is that
pat is to (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing while
shred is to cut or tear into narrow and long pieces or strips.
As an adjective pat
is timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
As an adverb pat
is opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
As a proper noun Pat
is a short form of the female given name Patricia.