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

How does unto compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• unto vs. onto

Example Sentences

The case would force the tech giants to take "accountability", she said, adding that she thought "these companies are a law unto their own".

From BBC

“I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.”

From Literature

“You’re not an island, or a story, unto yourself. Your actions have repercussions.”

From Literature

Independence isn’t a policy goal unto itself.

From The Wall Street Journal

And not just a setting; it’s a small village unto itself.

From Literature