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Definition of unto

unto

/ˈʌn.tuː/
un · to
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• preposition

1

To; toward; indicating motion, direction, or an indirect object (now chiefly archaic, literary, or used in fixed expressions).

Example

"With zero oversight from the board, the eccentric director became a law unto himself."

2

Until; up to a specified time, degree, or extent (archaic or literary).

Example

"The knights swore an oath to remain faithful unto death."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily archaic, biblical, or poetic in modern English, 'unto' survives in contemporary speech almost exclusively in fixed idioms such as 'a law unto oneself' or 'do unto others.'

• Nearby Words

untiring
untiringly
untitled
unto
untold
untoned
untorn

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'unto', formed by combining the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'until' or 'up to', from Old Norse 'und') with the Old English preposition 'to'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unto
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