unto
An old word meaning "to" or "toward," used especially in the Bible or in very formal religious language.
Used in older or religious English with the meaning of "to" or "toward," especially for movement, direction, or a person or thing that receives something.
An old word meaning "until" or "up to," showing that something continues to a time or level and then stops.
Used in older or religious English with the meaning of "until" or "up to," indicating a limit in time, extent, or an extreme point that is reached.
- Base: unto
- Plural: untos
a thing unto itself
1something unique and separate
Something that is very special and different, so it cannot be easily compared to other things.
- Her writing style is a thing unto itself, unlike anything I have read before.
- The city at night is a thing unto itself, full of strange lights and sounds.
do unto others
1treat others as you wish
To treat other people in the way you would like them to treat you.
- He tried to live by the rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
- Parents often teach their children to do unto others and show kindness and respect.
each unto themselves
1each person separate and alone
Each person lives or acts in their own way, without much connection to other people.
- In that harsh land it was each unto themselves, with little sense of community.
- The story shows a family drifting apart, until it is almost each unto themselves.
faithful unto death
1loyal or committed until death
To stay loyal or committed to someone or something until you die.
- The knight vowed to be faithful unto death to his lord.
- She was faithful unto death, caring for him until his final breath.
obedient unto death
1obedient up to death
Obeying completely, even if it leads to death.
- The soldier was obedient unto death, never questioning the final order.
- The hymn describes a servant who is obedient unto death for the sake of love.
unto the ages of ages
1forever and ever (liturgical)
Forever; for all time without end (used mainly in church language).
- Glory be unto Him unto the ages of ages.
- The blessing was spoken, proclaiming peace unto the ages of ages.
unto this day
1until the present day (archaic)
Until now; up to the present time (in old-fashioned or biblical English).
- The tale is told unto this day in the villages of the valley.
- His name is remembered unto this day for his courage.
sufficient unto the day
1today's problems are enough for today
Do not worry about future problems; deal with today's issues first.
- Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof, so don't stress about tomorrow.
- He ended the discussion with a shrug, saying, "Sufficient unto the day is the trouble thereof."
- He reminded her that sufficient unto the day is the trouble thereof, and they should focus on today.
- She reminded him that sufficient unto the day are its own worries, and urged him to rest.