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 • Feb. 12, 2026

They render unto Caesar what is his—but no more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Unlike classical antennas, which require laborious calibration in specialized radio laboratories, the atomic-based system is, in a sense, a standard unto itself.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

But they pass as a blur, one unto another.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen