unto

American  

[uhn-too, uhn-tuh] / ˈʌn tu, ˈʌn tə /

preposition

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

2. until; till.

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unto British  

/ ˈʌntuː /

preposition

1. an archaic word for to 1

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unto Idioms  

1. see do unto others; law unto oneself.

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Etymology

Origin of unto

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

Compare meaning

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• unto vs. onto

Example Sentences

“Music Inn was far ahead of its time in centering Afro-diasporic and African American culture in the study of jazz,” Mr. Gennari notes, “and in seeking to understand the music in the context of larger social and political currents, in its relationship to other arts, and as a culture unto itself.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He offered words of wisdom for Thanksgiving: “Always do thy duty, which is best, leave unto the Lord the rest.”

From Los Angeles Times

Expect to hear gnashing of the teeth from the conservative side of church pews about how everyone should respect the rule of law and to render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s as if there ever was a Pope Donald.

From Los Angeles Times

Some traditionalist voices within the Church argue that government officials have legitimate authority to pursue immigration enforcement and that the proper Christian response involves respecting civil authority through the principle of rendering unto Caesar what is Caesar’s.

From Los Angeles Times

Mirelez views the establishment of the commission as a beginning rather than an end unto itself.

From Los Angeles Times