set vs mount

set and mount both are nouns.

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

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

set: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
mount: fix onto a backing, setting, or support

set (noun)	mount (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series	the act of climbing something
the act of putting something in position	a lightweight horse kept for riding only
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production	something forming a back that is added for strengthening
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals	a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way	a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
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

set (adjective)	mount (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)	mount (verb)
arrange attractively	go up or advance
produce fruit	fix onto a backing, setting, or support
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	attach to a support
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	copulate with
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	put up or launch
equip with sails or masts	prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance
become gelatinous	go upward with gradual or continuous progress
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	get up on the back of
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