set vs stand

set and stand both are nouns.

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

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

set (noun)	stand (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series	a defensive effort
the act of putting something in position	a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production	a support or foundation
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals	tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way	a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way	a support for displaying ot holding various articles
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon	a small table for holding articles of various kinds
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used	a booth where articles are displayed for sale
an unofficial association of people or groups	a mental position from which things are viewed
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols	an interruption of normal activity
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization	a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
a unit of play in tennis or squash	the position where a thing or person stands

set (adjective)	stand (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)	stand (verb)
arrange attractively	put up with something or somebody unpleasant
produce fruit	have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	withstand the force of something
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	be standing; be upright
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	put into an upright position
equip with sails or masts	be available for stud services
become gelatinous	hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	be tall; have a height of; copula
get ready for a particular purpose or event	be in effect; be or remain in force
fix conclusively or authoritatively	occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
estimate	be in some specified state or condition
decide upon or fix definitely	remain inactive or immobile
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