match vs set

match and set both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of match include adjust, correct.

match (noun)	set (noun)
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction	several exercises intended to be done in series
an exact duplicate	the act of putting something in position
a burning piece of wood or cardboard	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
something that resembles or harmonizes with	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
a pair of people who live together	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect	a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
the score needed to win a match	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

match (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

match (verb)	set (verb)
be equal or harmonize	arrange attractively
make correspond or harmonize	produce fruit
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
set into opposition or rivalry	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
bring two objects, ideas, or people together	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
give or join in marriage	equip with sails or masts
provide funds complementary to	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 equal to in quality or ability	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