Unto: meaning, definitions and examples

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unto

 

[ หˆสŒn.tu ]

Preposition
Context #1 | Preposition

formal usage

The word 'unto' is an archaic preposition used mainly in religious texts and literature. It expresses direction, a relationship, or an action directed toward someone or something. It can often be replaced with the more modern 'to' or 'until' in contemporary usage. 'Unto' gives a formal or poetic tone to the phrase in which it appears.

Synonyms

to, toward, until

Examples of usage

  • He spoke unto the congregation.
  • They traveled unto the promised land.
  • She gave her heart unto him.

Translations

Translations of the word "unto" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hingga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ do

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใพใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jusqu'ร 

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hasta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kadar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นŒ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู„ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ดๅˆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ do

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะนั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ“แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™dษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hasta

Etymology

The term 'unto' is derived from Middle English, where it was used as a combination of the prepositions 'to' and 'on', indicating direction or purpose. Its roots can be traced back to Old English 'untล', which also indicated movement towards a location or intention. The use of 'unto' has predominantly been preserved in literary and religious contexts, especially in translations of the Bible. This term was more common in the past, as it provided a rhythm and gravitas to important texts. However, its usage has diminished significantly in modern English, where simpler constructions have taken precedence. Despite its rarity, 'unto' still appears in certain idiomatic expressions and is often employed to evoke a sense of tradition or historical resonance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,096, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.