baste vs stitch

baste and stitch both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
baste	Yes	No	Yes	No
stitch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stitch is a hypernym of baste; that is, stitch is a word with a broader meaning than baste:

Other hypernyms of baste include run up, sew, sew together.

baste (noun)	stitch (noun)
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together	a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
	a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running

baste (verb)	stitch (verb)
cover with liquid before cooking	fasten by sewing; do needlework
sew together loosely, with large stitches
strike violently and repeatedly