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Definition of “unto

unto (ˈʌntuːPronunciation for unto

Definitions

preposition

  1. an archaic word for to1

Word Origin

C13: of Scandinavian origin; see until

Usage examples

  • If her circumstances were like unto yours, she, too, might stray.
    Penman, Sharon, Here Be Dragons (1986)
  • Excerpts: Q. There is a growing perception that the ec is a law unto itself.
    India Today (1999)
  • Changing The Golden Rule The Golden Rule is: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
    Globe and Mail (2003)
  • Jude's clearly finding out that kids are indeed a Law unto themselves.
    Sun, News of the World (2001)
  • And he was cast unto the earth: and his angels were thrown down with him.
    Seward, Desmond, The Dancing Sun (1993)

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