I’d never met Tom, but I’d like to - Meaning of 'D

Dear teachers,

Please read: I’d never met Tom, but I’d like to.
“'d” here is “would”.So, what is the meaning of “’d”?

Thanhks
Quoc

Hi,

This reads:

I HAD never met … but I WOULD like to.

Alan

Dear teacher,

What “would” here mean?

Quoc

Hi Quoc

I’m pretty sure you’ve already learned what “would like” means. Am I right? :wink:

Amy