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

But things quickly spiral beyond clear narrative recognition, as piecing together the story becomes a puzzle unto itself. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Stewart’s presentation of this story is pitch-perfect as a scene unto itself. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

Big names holding the pen Some celebrated playwrights are theater categories unto themselves. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

This much space in the neighborhood is rare enough to be a feature unto itself. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 4 Sep. 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