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so vs then

then vs so

so and then both are nouns.

so is not an adjective while then is an adjective.

so and then both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
so Yes No No Yes
then Yes Yes No Yes
As adverbs, so and then are synonyms defined as:
  • so and then: subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
Other synonyms of so include and so.
so (noun) then (noun)
the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization that time; that moment
so (adjective) then (adjective)
at a specific prior time
so (adverb) then (adverb)
in truth (often tends to intensify) subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
to a very great extent or degree at that time
(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed in that case or as a consequence
in the way indicated
in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied
in a manner that facilitates
to a certain unspecified extent or degree
in the same way; also
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
Difference between so and then

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