then vs so

then and so both are nouns.

then is an adjective but so is not an adjective.

then and so both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
then	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
so	Yes	No	No	Yes

As adverbs, then and so are synonyms defined as:

then and so: subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

Other synonyms of then include and so.

then (noun)	so (noun)
that time; that moment	the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization

then (adjective)	so (adjective)
at a specific prior time

then (adverb)	so (adverb)
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)	in truth (often tends to intensify)
at that time	to a very great extent or degree
in that case or as a consequence	(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed
	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 then and so

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