set vs zero

set and zero both are nouns.

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

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

set (noun)	zero (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series	the sight setting that will cause a projectile to hit the center of the target with no wind blowing
the act of putting something in position	the point on a scale from which positive or negative numerical quantities can be measured
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production	a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals	a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential
(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)	zero (adjective)
set down according to a plan	of or relating to the null set (a set with no members)
being below the horizon	indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
converted to solid form (as concrete)	having no measurable or otherwise determinable value
fixed and unmoving	indicating an initial point or origin
(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)	zero (verb)
arrange attractively	adjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun)
produce fruit	adjust (an instrument or device) to zero value
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
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