fix vs set

fix and set both are nouns.

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

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

fix: kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
set: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

Other hypernyms of fix include fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set up.

As verbs, fix and set are synonyms defined as:

fix and set: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

Other synonyms of fix include gear up, prepare, ready, set up.

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

fix: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
set: get ready for a particular purpose or event

As verbs, fix and set are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of fix include define, determine, limit, specify.

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

Other hypernyms of fix include lay, place, pose, position, put.

fix (noun)	set (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again	several exercises intended to be done in series
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear	the act of putting something in position
a determination of the place where something is	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
informal terms for a difficult situation	(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

fix (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

fix (verb)	set (verb)
make infertile	arrange attractively
make fixed, stable or stationary	produce fruit
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
decide upon or fix definitely	equip with sails or masts
take vengeance on or get even	become gelatinous
cause to be firmly attached	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
put (something somewhere) firmly	get ready for a particular purpose or event
prepare for eating by applying heat	fix conclusively or authoritatively
set or place definitely	estimate
to be about to do something	decide upon or fix definitely
influence an event or its outcome by illegal means	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