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Q74. Adverb phrase/adverb clause vs Prepositional phrase

Is it possible for a phrase/clause to be an adverb phrase (or clause) and prepositional phrase at the same time.
1. I saw the movie on Friday.
Can "on Friday" in the above sentence be both an adverb phrase and a prepositional phrase.

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on Friday is a prep phrase and a temporal adjunct (adverbial) a prep phrase in adverb position.

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  • on Friday is a prep phrase and a temporal adjunct (adverbial) a prep phrase in adverb position.
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on Friday is a prep phrase and a temporal adjunct (adverbial)
a prep phrase in adverb position.
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By most standards, it is prepositional phrase from the viewpoint of structure, because it is preceded by a preposition, not an adverb. From the viewpoint of function, the phrase has an adverbial function becuase it relates to the verb 'saw'. In other contexts, 'on' can be used as an adverbial particle, serving a verb, as in 'move on, please', but this is not the case.
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It's my understanding that there are 5 different types of adverbial phrases and that a prepositional phrase is one of those types. Is that a correct understanding?
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