unto

preposition

un·to ˈən-(ˌ)tü

: to

—used as a function word to indicate reference or concern

… they became a world unto themselves.—Anne T. Fleming

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An adventure from your good old days unto someone else’s older better good old days! — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 The ballroom is, however, a law unto itself. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 Canopies are structures unto themselves and use freestanding poles to hold up a roof of material. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 For Wade, the key is to understand each creator as a mini media empire unto themselves. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unto

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably from un- (as in until) + to to

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unto was in the 14th century

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“Unto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unto. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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unto

preposition

un·to ˌən-tə

ˈən-tü

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unto

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