unto Definition and Meaning in English (unto definition)

preposition
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Unto definition: Used as an archaic or literary equivalent of 'to', indicating movement or direction towards a person, place, or thing.

Definitions of Unto

  1. 1preposition(formal)

    Used as an archaic or literary equivalent of 'to', indicating movement or direction towards a person, place, or thing.

  2. 2preposition(formal)

    Used as an archaic or literary equivalent of 'until', indicating a point in time or an event.

Example Sentences

formal

“He delivered the sacred scroll unto the high priest.”

formal

“They pledged their allegiance unto death.”

formal

“And the Lord said unto Moses, 'Go down.'”

Antonyms

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

unto itselfexpression

Existing independently and self-contained, not requiring anything else.

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Unto definition: Used as an archaic or literary equivalent of 'to', indicating movement or direction towards a person, place, or thing.
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'Unto' translates to 'unto' in English. Unto definition: Used as an archaic or literary equivalent of 'to', indicating movement or direction towards a person, place, or thing.
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