English question

Both (1) and (2) can be used with the implication that he is still alive:

(1) He is dying.
(2) He is not dying.

In that instance, I'd like to know what the difference in nuance is between them.

I'm a researcher of English linguistics.

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walabby · 61-69, M

1. He is alive, but not for much longer.
2. He is alive, and will continue to be so for an indeterminate amount of time.

Hidenori · 46-50, M

@walabby Thank you for your answer. Very much appreciated.