This is the 907th most frequent Malay word.
lebat
Heavy (usually referring to rain or foliage).
In this sentence, the word 'lebat' is used to describe the heavy or dense nature of the rain, referring to its intensity.
Hujan turun dengan lebat sejak pagi tadi.
The rain has fallen heavily since this morning.
Here, 'lebat' refers to the thickness or fullness of someone's hair, emphasizing its volume.
Rambutnya sangat lebat dan hitam.
Her hair is very thick and black.
In this instance, 'lebat' means dense or full, describing the foliage of the tree.