Unto: meaning, definitions and examples
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unto
[ หสn.tu ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น atรฉ
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเค
๐ฉ๐ช bis
๐ฎ๐ฉ hingga
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพ
๐ต๐ฑ do
๐ฏ๐ต ใพใง
๐ซ๐ท jusqu'ร
๐ช๐ธ hasta
๐น๐ท kadar
๐ฐ๐ท ๊น์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูู
๐จ๐ฟ aลพ
๐ธ๐ฐ aลพ
๐จ๐ณ ็ดๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ do
๐ฎ๐ธ aรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะนัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษdษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.