plant vs set

plant and set both are nouns.

As verbs, plant and set are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

plant: place something or someone in a certain position in order to secretly observe or deceive
set: put into a certain place or abstract location

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

plant (noun)	set (noun)
buildings for carrying on industrial labor	a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion	(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
an actor situated in the audience whose acting is rehearsed but seems spontaneous to the audience	several exercises intended to be done in series
something planted secretly for discovery by another	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
	an unofficial association of people or groups
	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
	the act of putting something in position
	a unit of play in tennis or squash
	the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

plant (adjective)	set (adjective)
	(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
	fixed and unmoving
	situated in a particular spot or position
	set down according to a plan
	being below the horizon
	determined or decided upon as by an authority
	converted to solid form (as concrete)

plant (verb)	set (verb)
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground	put into a certain place or abstract location
fix or set securely or deeply	fix conclusively or authoritatively
set up or lay the groundwork for	decide upon or fix definitely
place into a river	establish as the highest level or best performance
place something or someone in a certain position in order to secretly observe or deceive	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
put firmly in the mind	fix in a border
	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
	locate
	disappear beyond the horizon
	adapt for performance in a different way
	put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
	apply or start
	become gelatinous
	set in type
	put into a position that will restore a normal state
	insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
	give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
	urge to attack someone
	estimate
	equip with sails or masts
	get ready for a particular purpose or event
	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
	produce fruit
	arrange attractively