set vs wave

set and wave both are nouns.

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

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

Other hyponyms of set include bob.

set (noun)	wave (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series	a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon
the act of putting something in position	a hairdo that creates undulations in the hair
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production	the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals	(physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way	one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way	something that rises rapidly
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon	a persistent and widespread unusual weather condition (especially of unusual temperatures)
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used	an undulating curve
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)	wave (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)	wave (verb)
arrange attractively	set waves in
produce fruit	signal with the hands or nod
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	move or swing back and forth
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	twist or roll into coils or ringlets
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
equip with sails or masts
become gelatinous
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
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