bob vs set

bob and set both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bob	Yes	No	Yes	No
set	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, set is a hypernym of bob; that is, set is a word with a broader meaning than bob:

Other hypernyms of bob include arrange, coif, coiffe, coiffure, do, dress.

bob (noun)	set (noun)
a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)	several exercises intended to be done in series
a short or shortened tail of certain animals	the act of putting something in position
a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
a former monetary unit in Great Britain	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
	a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
	an unofficial association of people or groups
	(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
	the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
	a unit of play in tennis or squash

bob (adjective)	set (adjective)
	set down according to a plan
	being below the horizon
	converted to solid form (as concrete)
	fixed and unmoving
	(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
	situated in a particular spot or position
	determined or decided upon as by an authority

bob (verb)	set (verb)
cut hair in the style of a bob	arrange attractively
make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect	produce fruit
remove or shorten the tail of an animal	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
ride a bobsled	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
	equip with sails or masts
	become gelatinous
	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
	get ready for a particular purpose or event
	fix conclusively or authoritatively
	estimate
	decide upon or fix definitely
	establish as the highest level or best performance
	urge to attack someone
	put into a certain place or abstract location
	fix in a border
	give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
	insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
	put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
	put into a position that will restore a normal state
	adapt for performance in a different way
	locate
	set in type
	apply or start
	disappear beyond the horizon