trim vs set

trim and set both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of trim include adjust, correct.

trim (noun)	set (noun)
cutting down to the desired size or shape	several exercises intended to be done in series
a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment	the act of putting something in position
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
a state of arrangement or appearance	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

trim (adjective)	set (adjective)
severely simple in line or design	set down according to a plan
thin and fit	being below the horizon
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder	converted to solid form (as concrete)
neat and smart in appearance	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

trim (verb)	set (verb)
cut down on; make a reduction in	arrange attractively
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used	produce fruit
cut closely	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods	equip with sails or masts
decorate, as with ornaments	become gelatinous
be in equilibrium during a flight	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces	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