The difference between Herald and Messenger
When used as nouns, herald means a messenger, especially one bringing important news, whereas messenger means one who brings messages.
When used as verbs, herald means to proclaim or announce an event, whereas messenger means to send something by messenger.
check bellow for the other definitions of Herald and Messenger
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Herald as a noun:
A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
Examples:
"The herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead."
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Herald as a noun:
A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.
Examples:
"Daffodils are heralds of Spring."
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Herald as a noun (heraldry):
An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms.
Examples:
"Rouge Dragon is a herald at the College of Arms."
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Herald as a noun (entomology):
A moth of the species Scoliopteryx libatrix.
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Herald as a verb (transitive):
To proclaim or announce an event.
Examples:
"Daffodils herald the Spring."
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Herald as a verb (transitive, usually passive):
To greet something with excitement; to hail.
Examples:
"The film was heralded by critics."
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Herald as a noun:
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Messenger as a noun:
One who brings messages.
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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.
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Messenger as a noun:
The supporting member of an aerial cable (electric power or telephone or data).
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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"
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Messenger as a noun (computing):
An instant messenger program.
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Messenger as a noun:
A forerunner.
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Messenger as a noun:
A light scudding cloud preceding a storm.
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Messenger as a noun:
A piece of paper, etc., blown up the string to the kite.
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Messenger as a noun:
The secretary bird.
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Messenger as a noun (Scotland):
A messenger-at-arms.
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Messenger as a verb (transitive):
To send something by messenger.
Examples:
"I'll messenger over the signed documents."