place vs set

place and set both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of place include determine.

As verbs, place and set are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of place include put.

As verbs, place and set are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of place include lay, pose, position, put.

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

As verbs, place and set are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of place include localise, localize.

place (noun)	set (noun)
a job in an organization	several exercises intended to be done in series
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another	the act of putting something in position
an abstract mental location	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
the passage that is being read	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
a blank area	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
an item on a list or in a sequence	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
a point located with respect to surface features of some region	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
a general vicinity	a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
a public square with room for pedestrians	an unofficial association of people or groups
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)	(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
any area set aside for a particular purpose	the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
the particular portion of space occupied by something	a unit of play in tennis or squash
where you live at a particular time
proper or designated social situation
a particular situation
proper or appropriate position or location

place (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

place (verb)	set (verb)
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something	arrange attractively
assign a rank or rating to	produce fruit
take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
estimate	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
sing a note with the correct pitch	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
to arrange for	equip with sails or masts
assign to a station	become gelatinous
finish second or better in a horse or dog race	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal	get ready for a particular purpose or event
put into a certain place or abstract location	fix conclusively or authoritatively
locate	estimate
assign a location to	decide upon or fix definitely
make an investment	establish as the highest level or best performance
assign to (a job or a home)	urge to attack someone
place somebody in a particular situation or location	put into a certain place or abstract location
identify the location or place of	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