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

And that is a big deal unto itself.

From Slate

Veteran San Fernando Valley real estate agent Temmy Walker speaks for the Angeleno who finds America’s second-largest city sufficient unto itself.

From Los Angeles Times

But after sitting out all of training camp and several weeks of preseason practices, his ability to start and finish the game was a victory unto itself.

From Los Angeles Times

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