When Can a Noun Work Like an Adverb?

In "Tomorrow's a new day," tomorrow is a noun. But in "I'll see you tomorrow," it's an adverb. Monday is not considered an adverb in the dictionary, but it still works like one in "I'll see you Monday." The reason: Even words that aren't categorized as adverbs can function as adverbials.

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