set vs match

set and match both are nouns.

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

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

set (noun)	match (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series	lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
the act of putting something in position	an exact duplicate
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production	a burning piece of wood or cardboard
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals	something that resembles or harmonizes with
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way	a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way	a pair of people who live together
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon	a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used	a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
an unofficial association of people or groups	the score needed to win a match
(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

set (adjective)	match (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

set (verb)	match (verb)
arrange attractively	be equal or harmonize
produce fruit	make correspond or harmonize
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	set into opposition or rivalry
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	bring two objects, ideas, or people together
equip with sails or masts	give or join in marriage
become gelatinous	provide funds complementary to
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
get ready for a particular purpose or event	be equal to in quality or ability
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