pile vs set

pile and set both are nouns.

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

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

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

pile (noun)	set (noun)
a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy	several exercises intended to be done in series
battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta	the act of putting something in position
the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
a collection of objects laid on top of each other	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit)	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent	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

pile (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

pile (verb)	set (verb)
arrange in stacks	arrange attractively
place or lay as if in a pile	produce fruit
press tightly together or cram	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
	equip with sails or masts
	become gelatinous
	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
	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