Synonyms for

Unto

Verb / ˈʌntu: / Another word for unto — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to or until

Synonyms & similar words

to till until toward approaching reaching bordering touching on upon

Synonyms by register

Formal

to toward

Informal

to toward

Literary

whither hither

Antonyms

from away from apart from off out of

Common collocations

  • give unto
  • yield unto
  • submit unto
  • bow unto
  • go unto
  • come unto
  • lead unto

Usage note

Unto is an archaic preposition, primarily used in older texts, religious contexts, and formal or poetic language. It generally means 'to' or 'toward'.

Example sentences

  1. I will wait unto you come back.
  2. I will give you unto the count of three.
  3. I love you unto the ends of the earth.
  4. Unto each his own.
  5. You must be true unto yourself.

Quotes

  • And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season, unto thee.
  • I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness, and thou shalt know the LORD.
  • Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.

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