nest vs embed

nest is a noun but embed is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
nest	Yes	No	Yes	No
embed	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, embed is a hypernym of nest; that is, embed is a word with a broader meaning than nest:

Other hypernyms of nest include engraft, imbed, implant, plant.

nest (noun)	embed (noun)
a kind of gun emplacement
furniture pieces made to fit close together
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
a cosy or secluded retreat
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

nest (verb)	embed (verb)
fit together or fit inside	attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war
gather nests	fix or set securely or deeply
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
inhabit a nest, usually after building