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English
Preposition
like unto
- (archaic, chiefly biblical, in adjective or adverb phrases that express resemblance) like, similar to
1843, Thomas Carlyle, Past and Present, Book 1, chapter 6, Aristocracy of Talent:In the Heavens, in the Earth, in the Waters, under the Earth, is none like unto thee.
1843, Thomas Carlyle, Past and Present, Book 3, chapter 12, Reward:Truly, the first condition is indispensable, That Wisdom be there: but the second is like unto it, is properly one with it.
- (obsolete, in adjectival prepositional phrases expressing conformity or conformableness) conforming to, conformable to
a. 1536, William Tyndale, Expositions and notes on sundry portions of the Holy Scriptures, published 1849, Exposition of Matthew:I think all things to be damage, or loss, for the excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord...and to know also the fellowship of his passions, that I might be made like unto his death.
- (obsolete, in adverbial prepositional phrases following verbs or participles of making, conforming, or thinking) like
a. 1536, William Tyndale, Expositions and notes on sundry portions of the Holy Scriptures, published 1849, Exposition of Matthew:Go to then, and desire God to print this profession in thine heart, and to increase it daily more and more; that thou mayest be full shapen like unto the image of Christ, in knowledge and love.