The difference between Courier and Messenger

When used as nouns, courier means a person who looks after and guides tourists, whereas messenger means one who brings messages.

When used as verbs, courier means to deliver by courier, whereas messenger means to send something by messenger.


check bellow for the other definitions of Courier and Messenger

  1. Courier as a noun:

    A person who looks after and guides tourists.

  2. Courier as a noun:

    A person who delivers messages.

  3. Courier as a noun:

    A company that delivers messages.

  4. Courier as a noun:

    A company that transports goods.

  5. Courier as a noun (internet):

    A user who earns access to a topsite by uploading warez.

  1. Courier as a verb:

    To deliver by courier.

    Examples:

    "We'll have the contract couriered to you."

  1. Messenger as a noun:

    One who brings messages.

  2. Messenger as a noun (nautical):

    A light line with which a heavier line may be hauled e.g. from the deck of a ship to the pier.

  3. Messenger as a noun:

    The supporting member of an aerial cable (electric power or telephone or data).

  4. Messenger as a noun (legal):

    A person appointed to perform certain ministerial duties under bankrupt and insolvent laws, such as to take charge of the estate of the bankrupt or insolvent.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Bouvier"

    "rfquotek Tomlins"

  5. Messenger as a noun (computing):

    An instant messenger program.

  6. Messenger as a noun:

    A forerunner.

  7. Messenger as a noun:

    A light scudding cloud preceding a storm.

  8. Messenger as a noun:

    A piece of paper, etc., blown up the string to the kite.

  9. Messenger as a noun:

    The secretary bird.

  10. Messenger as a noun (Scotland):

    A messenger-at-arms.

  1. Messenger as a verb (transitive):

    To send something by messenger.

    Examples:

    "I'll messenger over the signed documents."

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