Meaning of warning in English
1. giving a caution about what to do; cautionary
a warning sign
2. teaching; instructive
a warning example
1. the act of warning, or the state of being warned
The policeman gave her a warning not to park on the street.
They swam in the lake in spite of the warning (against it).
3. something that warns; notice given in advance
a storm warning
without warning ー suddenly or unexpectedly
4. an example that one should take as an admonition; lesson
I hope this will be a warning to you.