little
adverb
ˈlɪtl 
ˈlɪtl 
1 not much; only slightlyHe is little known as an artist.I slept very little last night.Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career.2 a little (bit) to a small degreeShe seemed a little afraid of going inside.These shoes are a little (bit) too big for me. (informal) Everything has become just that little bit harder. (formal) She felt tired and more than a little worried.
Usage note: a bit / a littleIn British English it is common to use a bit to mean ‘slightly’ or ‘to a small extent’: These shoes are a bit tight. ◇ I’ll be a bit later home tomorrow. ◇ Can you turn the volume up a bit?It is more common in North American English to say a little, or (informal) a little bit. You can also use these phrases in British English: These shoes are a little bit too tight. ◇ I’ll be a little later home tomorrow. ◇ Can you turn the volume up a little bit?