unto

[ˈʌntuː]

unto Definition

to or until a particular time, or as far as a particular place.

Using unto: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unto" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  And he said unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

• Example

  And the Lord said unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord.

unto Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unto

• till
• until
• up to
• as far as

Phrases with unto

• unto death

  until one dies

  Example

  He vowed to love her unto death.

• unto this day

  up to and including the present time

  Example

  The tradition has been passed down from generation unto this day.

• unto the breach

  into the midst of danger or difficulty

  Example

  He charged unto the breach with his sword drawn.

Origins of unto

from Old English 'un-' meaning 'up to' + 'to'

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Summary: unto in Brief

'Unto' [ˈʌntuː] is a preposition that means 'to or until a particular time, or as far as a particular place.' It is often used in religious texts and formal writing, such as 'And the Lord said unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord.' 'Unto' can also be found in phrases like 'unto death,' meaning until one dies, and 'unto this day,' meaning up to and including the present time.