set vs rest

set and rest both are nouns.

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

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

set (noun)	rest (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series	freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
the act of putting something in position	a support on which things can be put
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production	a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals	something left after other parts have been taken away
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way	a state of inaction
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way	euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon	a pause for relaxation
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)	rest (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)	rest (verb)
arrange attractively	be at rest
produce fruit	stay the same; remain in a certain state
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	give a rest to
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	not move; be in a resting position
equip with sails or masts	sit, as on a branch
become gelatinous	rest on or as if on a pillow
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
get ready for a particular purpose or event	be inactive, refrain from acting
fix conclusively or authoritatively	have a place in relation to something else
estimate	be inherent or innate in
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