scene vs set

scene and set both are nouns.

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

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

scene: the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
set: representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production

Other hypernyms of scene include stage set.

scene (noun)	set (noun)
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale	several exercises intended to be done in series
graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept	the act of putting something in position
the visual percept of a region	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
a subdivision of an act of a play or performance	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
an incident (real or imaginary)	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
the place where some action occurs	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
the context and environment in which something is set	a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
a situation treated as an observable object	an unofficial association of people or groups
a display of bad temper	(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

scene (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

scene (verb)	set (verb)
	arrange attractively
	produce fruit
	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