fit vs set

fit and set both are nouns.

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

As adjectives, fit and set are synonyms defined as:

fit and set: (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

Other synonyms of fit include primed.

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

Other hypernyms of fit include adjust, correct.

As verbs, set is a hyponym of fit; that is, set is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fit:

fit (noun)	set (noun)
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)	several exercises intended to be done in series
the manner in which something fits	the act of putting something in position
a sudden uncontrollable attack	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
a display of bad temper	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
	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

fit (adjective)	set (adjective)
physically and mentally sound or healthy	set down according to a plan
meeting adequate standards for a purpose	being below the horizon
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed	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

fit (verb)	set (verb)
make correspond or harmonize	arrange attractively
make fit	produce fruit
insert or adjust several objects or people	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired	equip with sails or masts
conform to some shape or size	become gelatinous
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
be agreeable or acceptable to	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