root vs set

root and set both are nouns.

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

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

root: the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
set: (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols

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

Other hypernyms of root include plant.

root (noun)	set (noun)
the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair	several exercises intended to be done in series
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed	the act of putting something in position
a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
the place where something begins, where it springs into being	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number	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

root (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

root (verb)	set (verb)
take root and begin to grow	arrange attractively
cause to take roots	produce fruit
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
dig with the snout	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
plant by the roots	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
cheer for	equip with sails or masts
come into existence, originate	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