stand vs set

stand and set both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of stand include lay, place, pose, position, put.

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

stand (adjective)	set (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

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