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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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bugeye · 26-30, F
(1) implies he is dying but not dead yet. Its more negative.

(2) implies hes either completely fine or recovering.
Hidenori · 46-50, M
@bugeye Thanks. That helps.