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

More than 200 years later, not only do Austen’s novels still resonate, they are an industry unto themselves, inspiring hundreds of adaptations across genres, including the 2025 PBS series “Miss Austen,” which centers on Jane’s sister and confidante, Cassandra, and a new film version of “Sense and Sensibility,” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones as Elinor and Esme Creed-Miles as Marianne, set for release in September 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Regardless of its size, the novelty of the lake is an attraction unto itself.

From Los Angeles Times

Beyond all that, though, an orchestra that knows and loves him brought into existence, especially in the slow movement, an inner Mehta vista that felt like a world unto itself.

From Los Angeles Times