pack vs set

pack and set both are nouns.

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

As nouns, set is a hypernym of pack; that is, set is a word with a broader meaning than pack:

Other hypernyms of pack include band, circle, lot.

pack (noun)	set (noun)
a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)	several exercises intended to be done in series
a bundle (especially one carried on the back)	the act of putting something in position
a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
a cream that cleanses and tones the skin	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
a group of hunting animals	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
an association of criminals	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
a complete collection of similar things	a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
a large indefinite quantity	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

pack (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

pack (verb)	set (verb)
treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood	arrange attractively
arrange in a container	produce fruit
load with a pack	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
compress into a wad	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
seal with packing	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
press down tightly	equip with sails or masts
carry, as on one's back	become gelatinous
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
press tightly together or cram	get ready for a particular purpose or event
hike with a backpack	fix conclusively or authoritatively
fill to capacity	estimate
set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome	decide upon or fix definitely
have with oneself; have on one's person	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