unto

preposition

un·​to ˈən-(ˌ)tü 

1

: to

2

—used as a function word to indicate reference or concern

… they became a world unto themselves.

—Anne T. Fleming

Examples of unto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the talks fell through once again, and Wangchuk began a five-week fast unto death in Leh in September 2025. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026

Managing their lifecycle is a competence unto itself, and one that your organization will need to master. — Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Of course, Universal was willing to spend all that cash because Nolan has become a brand unto himself. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 July 2026

Our competition is no longer only other magazines, but also individuals who function as media companies unto themselves. — Sam Jacobs, Time, 14 July 2026

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

Kids Definition

unto

preposition

un·​to ˌən-tə 

ˈən-tü

: to entry 1