unto

[uhn-too, uhn-tuh]

preposition

1. to (in its various uses, except as the accompaniment of the infinitive).

2. until; till.

unto

/ ˈʌntuː /

preposition

1. an archaic word for to 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of unto¹

1250–1300; Middle English, equivalent to un ( till ) until + to to

Word History and Origins

Origin of unto¹

C13: of Scandinavian origin; see _until

Idioms and Phrases

see do unto others; law unto oneself.

Example Sentences

Instead, it contends the politically conservative news space is a market unto itself, controlled almost entirely by Fox.

From Los Angeles Times

"This recognition that the writings of St John Henry Newman are a true expression of the faith of the Church is of huge encouragement to all who appreciate not only his great learning but also his heroic sanctity in following the call of God in his journey of faith, which he described as 'heart speaking unto heart'," he said.

From BBC

Like Morgan Wallen and Drake before her, Shakira made opening the show a production unto itself, with a camera following her from behind the scenes, pro-boxer-style, as she snaked through the audience in futuristic shades and a silver jumpsuit to take her place onstage.

From Los Angeles Times

“Imagine a study group when she was in med school and she’s 14 or 15 years old. No one’s going to want to hang out with her. She becomes like a mascot to them. Her thing is to overcome that mascot image and become a person unto herself.”

From Los Angeles Times

The milkshake cup features Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

From Los Angeles Times