set vs take

set and take both are nouns.

set is an adjective but take is not an adjective.

set and take both are verbs.

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

As verbs, take is a hypernym of set; that is, take is a word with a broader meaning than set:

set: decide upon or fix definitely
take: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

Other hypernyms of set include choose, pick out, select.

set (noun)	take (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series	the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
the act of putting something in position	the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
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)	take (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)	take (verb)
arrange attractively	be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
produce fruit	remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	be seized or affected in a specified way
equip with sails or masts	pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
become gelatinous	be a student of a certain subject
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
get ready for a particular purpose or event	interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
fix conclusively or authoritatively	accept or undergo, often unwillingly
estimate	take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
decide upon or fix definitely	make a film or photograph of something
establish as the highest level or best performance	lay claim to; as of an idea
urge to attack someone	obtain by winning
put into a certain place or abstract location	point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
fix in a border	serve oneself to, or consume regularly
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor	get into one's hands, take physically
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)	have sex with; archaic use
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground	occupy or take on
put into a position that will restore a normal state	travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
adapt for performance in a different way	head into a specified direction
locate	take somebody somewhere
set in type	take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
apply or start	proceed along in a vehicle
disappear beyond the horizon	experience or feel or submit to
	take into one's possession
	conquer by force
	buy, select
	engage for service under a term of contract
	receive or obtain regularly
	receive willingly something given or offered
	require (time or space)
	admit into a group or community
	to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
	make use of or accept for some purpose
	assume, as of positions or roles
	carry out
	develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
	require as useful, just, or proper
	be designed to hold or take
	have with oneself; have on one's person
	be capable of holding or containing

set vs take

set and take both are nouns.

set is an adjective but take is not an adjective.

set and take both are verbs.

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