seal vs signet

seal and signet both are nouns.

seal is a verb but signet is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
seal	Yes	No	Yes	No
signet	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, signet is a hyponym of seal; that is, signet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than seal:

seal: a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
signet: a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)

Other hyponyms of seal include bulla, cachet, great seal, handstamp, rubber stamp.

seal (noun)	signet (noun)
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions	a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
an indication of approved or superior status
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

seal (verb)	signet (verb)
decide irrevocably
hunt seals
close with or as if with a seal
affix a seal to
make tight; secure against leakage
cover with varnish

Difference between seal and signet

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