set about vs pioneer

set about is not a noun while pioneer is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
set about	No	No	Yes	No
pioneer	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

Other hypernyms of set about include initiate.

set about (noun)	pioneer (noun)
	one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
	someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

set about (verb)	pioneer (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action	open up and explore a new area
enter upon an activity or enterprise	open up an area or prepare a way
begin to deal with	take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of