step vs set

step and set both are nouns.

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

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

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

step (noun)	set (noun)
the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down	several exercises intended to be done in series
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal	the act of putting something in position
a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
a musical interval of two semitones	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
the sound of a step of someone walking	a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
the distance covered by a step	an unofficial association of people or groups
a short distance	(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
relative position in a graded series	the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
	a unit of play in tennis or squash

step (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

step (verb)	set (verb)
measure (distances) by pacing	arrange attractively
move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation	produce fruit
place (a ship's mast) in its step	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
shift or move by taking a step	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
put down or press the foot, place the foot	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner	equip with sails or masts
move with one's feet in a specific manner	become gelatinous
furnish with steps	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
treat badly	get ready for a particular purpose or event
cause (a computer) to execute a single command	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